Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid/ Remote Possible)

First American Title Company; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Benefits package

Job summary

First American Title Company in Seattle seeks a senior title underwriting attorney to provide underwriting support and guidance for real estate transactions. You will underwrite title commitments and policies, leverage state and federal regulations, and advise on settlement services to clients and agents.

The role is hybrid with local eligibility considerations; candidates must have a law degree, active license, and 5–7 years of title underwriting experience, plus strong communication and

Qualifications

• Requires strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively within teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization for title insurance commitments and policies.
• Underwrites title insurance using established standards and guidelines.
• Guides colleagues in real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines per company processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Collaborative

Abstract thinking

Education

Law degree

Admitted to practice in state

Licensed to practice law

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

Provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services.

What You’ll Do

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• 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 real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
• Other duties as assigned

For local applicants, this is a Hybrid role at the Seattle, WA National Commercial Services Office. Remote may be considered for out of area applicants.

What You’ll Bring

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• Law Degree required.
• Admitted to practice in state of employment.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• 5-7 years title underwriting experience.
• Must be familiar with real estate law.
• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
• General knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
• General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.

Pay Range: $106,600.00 - $142,200.00 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.