Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid)

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:

• 5-7 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred
• Law degree required.
• Admitted to practice in state of employment.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• 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.

What We Offer:

First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

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