National Commercial Underwriter/Counsel (Remote)

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.

About the role

As National Commercial Underwriting Counsel, you’ll be a go-to underwriter on a high performing title production team responsible for delivering best-in-industry commercial production services. You will operate with aligned autonomy – given the freedom to make high-impact decisions while owning every outcome. With grit and the steadfast support of our team, you will overcome significant challenges to deliver exceptional value to our customers. Growth, achievement, and shaping the future of First American is not just possible, it’s expected.

Responsibilities

• Execute our strategic vision to deliver best-in-industry commercial title production services with cutting edge technology and a world class team.
• Collaborate with underwriters, examiners and business stakeholders across the country to navigate commercial title production challenges and identify innovative solutions that balance risk and business opportunity.
• Use your expertise to propose new ideas that support an improved commercial production process.
• Support the development of our 21st-century underwriting talent, growing the skills of teammates, and serving as a talent magnet to attract more A level people to the First American team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of national commercial title underwriting (multi-region experience strongly preferred).
• Bachelor's degree, Law degree preferred.
• Excellent ability to build relationships, generate empathy, and create rapport across a variety of different constituencies.
• Demonstrated commercial underwriting experience grounded in ownership and accountability.
• The ability to actively listen, communicate clearly and persuasively, and consider the viewpoints and objectives of the diverse business organization we support.
• An expert-level understanding of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of commercial real estate transactions, title insurance, and settlement services.
• Comfort in evaluating commercial real estate title production and underwriting issues across jurisdictions.
• Drive to be constantly upskilling and learning in areas relevant to the intersection of title insurance, commercial real estate, and technology.
• Intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving and the courage to challenge the status quo.
• The capacity to address problems using AI and an eagerness to engage with emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of national commercial title underwriting (multi-region experience strongly preferred).
• Bachelor's degree, Law degree preferred.
• Excellent ability to build relationships, generate empathy, and create rapport across a variety of different constituencies.
• Demonstrated commercial underwriting experience grounded in ownership and accountability.
• The ability to actively listen, communicate clearly and persuasively, and consider the viewpoints and objectives of the diverse business organization we support.
• An expert-level understanding of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of commercial real estate transactions, title insurance, and settlement services.
• Comfort in evaluating commercial real estate title production and underwriting issues across jurisdictions.
• Drive to be constantly upskilling and learning in areas relevant to the intersection of title insurance, commercial real estate, and technology.
• Intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving and the courage to challenge the status quo.
• The capacity to address problems using AI and an eagerness to engage with emerging technologies.

Skills

• Expert-level understanding of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of commercial real estate transactions, title insurance, and settlement services.
• Comfort in evaluating commercial real estate title production and underwriting issues across jurisdictions.
• Drive to be constantly upskilling and learning in areas relevant to the intersection of title insurance, commercial real estate, and technology.
• Intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving and the courage to challenge the status quo.
• The capacity to address problems using AI and an eagerness to engage with emerging technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

Pay

Pay Range: $148,600.00 - $198,200.00 Annually

Note: The above salary range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).