Commercial Underwriting Counsel

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Apply your passion for law and risk analysis to real estate transactions. At First American, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues to assess opportunities, solve challenges, and deliver trusted solutions in the commercial real estate space. As Commercial Underwriting Counsel, you’ll play a key role in transforming the real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers with next-generation insights and results.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers on title insurance commitments and policies

• Apply underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits

• Guide company personnel on the performance of real estate settlement services

What You’ll Bring:

• Juris Doctor (JD)

• Actively licensed to practice law, in good standing in the state of employment.

• 3-5 years of experience underwriting title insurance, or comparable experience in a law firm setting, with commercial experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of real estate law, including federal and state regulations

• Understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process

• Strong analytical, negotiation and business acumen

• Ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact.

• Proven ability to collaborate, act decisively, and; build relationships internally and externally

• Excellent communication skills

• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow up effectively

• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills

Pay Range: $95,350-$127,125 Annually
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

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What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. 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, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.