Commercial Underwriting Counsel

First American•Washington, DC

About The Position

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. First American is looking to add a Commercial Underwriting Counsel to our growing team. This position plays a key role in transforming commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results.

Requirements

5-7 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred
Law Degree required and admitted to practice law in state of employment
Licensed to practice law, in good standing
Must be familiar with real estate law
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

Responsibilities

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