Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid) - Title

First American; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401k

PTO

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel to join its National Commercial Services team. You will provide underwriting support and counsel on title insurance commitments, ensuring compliance with internal standards while guiding real estate settlement activities.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of title underwriting experience, a JD, and active licensure to practice law in the relevant state. Strong negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of employment; JD required.
• Familiar with real estate law and settlement processes.
• Strong analytical rigor and business acumen.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Business acumen

Real estate law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

First American is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel to join its National Commercial Services team. You will provide underwriting support and counsel on title insurance commitments, ensuring compliance with internal standards while guiding real estate settlement activities.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of title underwriting experience, a JD, and active licensure to practice law in the relevant state. Strong negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.