Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid)

First American • Concord, NH

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. 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 Provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customers, related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services.

Requirements

• Law Degree required.
• Admitted to practice in state of employment.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• 5+ 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.
• General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact.
• Abstract thinking and creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, 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.
• Prepare and present educational content (in-person and/or remote) for the benefit of company personnel, agents and/or customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees