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Commercial Underwriting Counsel-Hybrid

First American Financial Corp., Troy, MI, United States


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

5-7 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

What We Offer:
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

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