Commercial Real Estate Underwriting Counsel

First American; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off & sick leave

Job summary

First American is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel in Troy, MI to support national commercial real estate transactions. You will provide underwriting counsel, underwrite title insurance commitments, and guide settlement services while collaborating with an experienced team.

Required are a law degree, bar admission in the employment state, and 5–7 years of title underwriting experience with a commercial focus. Competitive benefits and a strong, inclusive culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Law degree required and admitted to practice in the employing state.
• Minimum 5–7 years of title underwriting experience, commercial focus preferred.
• Familiarity with real estate law, regulations, and settlement processes.
• Strong analytical rigor and business acumen are essential.
• Excellent negotiation, written and verbal communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support and authorization for title insurance commitments and policies.
• Apply underwriting standards within delegated authority to real estate title underwriting.
• Guide staff in performing real estate settlement services.
• Issue underwriting standards in line with established company processes.

Skills

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree

Admitted to practice in state of employment

Job description

First American is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel in Troy, MI to support national commercial real estate transactions. You will provide underwriting counsel, underwrite title insurance commitments, and guide settlement services while collaborating with an experienced team.

Required are a law degree, bar admission in the employment state, and 5–7 years of title underwriting experience with a commercial focus. Competitive benefits and a strong, inclusive culture are offered.