Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Remote/Hybrid)

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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