Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid)

First American; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

PTO/paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking an experienced title underwriter in Seattle, WA. The role involves providing underwriting support and guidance related to title insurance and settlement services. Candidates must have a Law Degree and strong analytical skills.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and values collaboration and communication. A strong understanding of real estate law is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in title underwriting, commercial experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing.
• Strong understanding of the real estate title and settlement process.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support related to title insurance commitments.
• Utilize underwriting standards within delegated authority.
• Guide company personnel in real estate settlement services.

Skills

Title underwriting experience

Real estate law knowledge

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Law Degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

First American's National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions.

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
• High School Diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.

What We Offer

First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO/paid sick leave and an employee stock purchase plan.