Commercial Underwriting Counsel - (Hybrid Tampa or Remote USA)

About the role

Apply your passion for law and risk analysis to real estate transactions. At First American, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues to assess opportunities, solve challenges, and deliver trusted solutions in the commercial real estate space. As Commercial Underwriting Counsel, you’ll play a key role in transforming the real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers with next-generation insights and results.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers, related to the issuance of title insurance commitments and policies
• Guide company personnel on the performance of real estate settlement services
• Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance
• Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of escrow real estate settlement services
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes
• Communicates information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services to team
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Law Degree required
• Actively licensed to practice law, in good standing in the state of employment
• 5 to 7 years of experience underwriting title insurance, or comparable experience in a law firm setting, with commercial experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of real estate law, including federal and state regulations
• Solid understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
• Strong analytical, negotiation and business acumen
• Ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact
• Prowess in collaboration, acting decisively, and building relationships internally and externally
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate a commitment to our values and a passion for our mission. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. If you are ready to join a team that shares these values, we encourage you to apply.

Skills

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in law and risk analysis, as well as experience in real estate transactions. They should be able to provide guidance and support to colleagues and customers, and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all employees.

Pay

$88,900.00 - $118,500.00 Annually