Senior Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid)

About Us

First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services, and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our culture has earned numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years, and awards as a best place to work for women, diversity, and LGBTQ+ employees.

About the Role

Provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services.

Responsibilities

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• 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 real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
• Responsible for communicating information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services to the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Law Degree required.
• Admitted to practice in state of employment.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• 8-10 years title underwriting experience.
• 5-10 years commercial title experience.
• Must be familiar with New York real estate law.
• Excellent understanding of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
• Understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.

Skills

• Ability to collaborate and act decisively.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.
• Ability to ‘think outside the box’ and make unique yet sound decisions to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to build relationships and create rapport.

Pay

Pay Range: $141,000 - $206,800. This position is eligible for bonus pay and/or incentives for production or other goals. Pay is based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

Benefits

First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan based on eligibility.