Commercial Underwriting Counsel - Hybrid
About The Position
First American’s National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property and multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. The Commercial Underwriting Counsel will apply legal expertise and risk analysis to commercial real estate transactions, supporting the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. The role provides underwriting counsel and authorization to company personnel and customers, applies underwriting standards within delegated authority, guides personnel in real estate settlement services, and issues underwriting standards and guidelines according to established company processes. The role is described as hybrid.
Requirements
- 5–7 years of title underwriting experience.
- A law degree is required.
- Admission to practice law in the state of employment.
- A law license in good standing.
- Familiarity with real estate law.
- Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of real estate title and settlement processes.
- Strong analytical rigor and business acumen.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to offer alternative solutions or communicate unpopular information tactfully.
- Ability to collaborate, act decisively, and build relationships internally and externally.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to multitask, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
- Ability to think abstractly and develop creative solutions.
Nice To Haves
- Commercial title underwriting experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to issuing real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
- Underwrite title insurance issuance using company standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits.
- Guide company personnel in performing real estate settlement services.
- Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
