Commercial Underwriting Counsel – Hybrid (Orlando/Tampa) or Remote

First American Financial; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Commercial Underwriting Counsel to provide underwriting support and guidance on title insurance. This role requires a law degree and 5-7 years of experience in underwriting title insurance or in a law firm setting. The position offers hybrid work options and a competitive salary range of $95,350 to $127,125 annually, along with the potential for bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k

PTO/paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience underwriting title insurance.
• Licensed to practice law in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of real estate law.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support relating to title insurance commitments.
• Apply underwriting standards within delegated authority.
• Guide personnel on real estate settlement services.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Business acumen

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

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 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

Apply your passion for law and risk analysis to real estate transactions. At First American, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues to assess opportunities, solve challenges, and deliver trusted solutions in the commercial real estate space. As Commercial Underwriting Counsel, you’ll play a key role in transforming the real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers with next-generation insights and results.

We offer a hybrid schedule for team members in Orlando or Tampa, FL, and are open to remote work for strong candidates elsewhere in the U.S.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers, related to the issuance of title insurance commitments and policies
• Apply underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits
• Guide company personnel on the performance of real estate settlement services
• Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
• Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of escrow real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
• Responsible for communicating information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services to team.
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• Law Degree required
• Actively licensed to practice law, in good standing in the state of employment.
• 5 to 7 years of experience underwriting title insurance, or comparable experience in a law firm setting, with commercial experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of real estate law, including federal and state regulations
• Solid understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
• Strong analytical, negotiation and business acumen
• Ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact.
• Proven ability to collaborate, act decisively, and build relationships internally and externally
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills

Pay Range: $95,350 – $127,125 Annually. This position is eligible for bonus pay and/or incentives for production or other goals. 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 celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also 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.