Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid)

firstam; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO & Paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel to join our National Commercial Services team in Tampa, FL. The role focuses on underwriting support for real estate title insurance commitments and policies, providing guidance to internal teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will evaluate risks, apply underwriting standards, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Law degree required and admitted to practice in the state of employment.
• 5–7 years of title underwriting experience, commercial preferred.
• Familiarity with real estate law and applicable regulations.
• Working knowledge of title insurance concepts, settlement processes and underwriting practices.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to assess risk and make sound decisions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation, listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization related to title insurance commitments and policies.
• Evaluate and approve title insurance risks within delegated authority.
• Serve as a resource on real estate settlement services and related matters.
• Ensure underwriting practices align with company processes, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support day-to-day underwriting operations and contribute to risk mitigation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

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. 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 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 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

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, agents, and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies
• Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority to evaluate and approve title insurance risks
• Serve as a resource to internal teams by providing guidance on real estate settlement services and transaction-related matters
• Ensure underwriting practices align with established company processes, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Support day-to-day underwriting operations and contribute to process consistency and risk mitigation

What You’ll Bring:

• Law Degree required; admitted to practice law and in good standing in the state of employment
• 5-7 years of title underwriting experience, commercial preferred
• Familiarity with real estate law, including applicable federal and state regulations
• Working knowledge of title insurance concepts, settlement processes, and underwriting practices
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to assess risk and make sound decisions
• Ability to collaborate effectively and act decisively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up in a timely manner

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