Commercial Underwriting Counsel - Hybrid

First American; Cleveland (OH); Vor Ort; USD 89.000 - 119.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid sick leave

Zusammenfassung

First American in Cleveland is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel to support underwriting and guidance for real estate title insurance commitments and policies. The role requires strong analytical rigor, negotiation skills, and legal expertise to ensure compliance and value.

You will collaborate with internal teams to apply underwriting standards, underwrite within authority limits, and help steer settlement services.

Qualifikationen

• Requires 5–7 years of title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred.
• Must have a Law degree and be admitted to practice in the state of employment.
• Licensed to practice law in good standing.
• Familiarity with real estate law and title/settlement processes.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide underwriting support and authorization for real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Underwrite title insurance within delegated authority limits.
• Offer guidance on real estate settlement services.
• Issue underwriting standards and guidelines per company processes.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Legal compliance

Real estate knowledge

Ausbildung

Law degree

Jobbeschreibung

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. Since1889, 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 Fortune100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven 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 than50 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

Enable you to apply your passion for law and risk analysis to real estate transactions. If you excel in collaborating with others to assess possibilities and discover solutions, it may be time to combine your analytical rigor with a premier brand in the commercial real estate space. 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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

Pay Range: $88,900.00 - $118,500.00 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.

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 is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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. Our people are the foundation of First American’s success and that is the reason we put them first. This philosophy has cultivated a culture of happy employees who are highly engaged, passionate about their work and leave each day feeling they have made a difference.

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