Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Remote/Hybrid)
First American, Chicago, IL, United States
Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel
We are looking to add a Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel to our growing team. This position plays a key role in transforming the commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next‑generation solutions and results.
This position is offered on a hybrid basis for candidates located in the Chicago area and is fully remote for those outside the region.
What You’ll Do:
Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies
Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance
Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services
Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes
What You’ll Bring:
Law Degree Required
Admitted to practice in state of employment
Licensed to practice law, in good standing
8-10 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred
Must be familiar with real estate law, including federal and state regulations
Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
Strong analytical rigor and business acumen
Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact.
Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build 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
Abstract thinking and creative solutions
Pay Range: $129,300.00 - $172,300.00 Annually
First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.
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This position is offered on a hybrid basis for candidates located in the Chicago area and is fully remote for those outside the region.
What You’ll Do:
Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies
Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance
Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services
Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes
What You’ll Bring:
Law Degree Required
Admitted to practice in state of employment
Licensed to practice law, in good standing
8-10 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred
Must be familiar with real estate law, including federal and state regulations
Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
Strong analytical rigor and business acumen
Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact.
Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build 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
Abstract thinking and creative solutions
Pay Range: $129,300.00 - $172,300.00 Annually
First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.
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