Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Remote)

First American; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel to join its transformative business. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to develop end-to-end title operations while enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. With a focus on collaboration and proactive problem-solving, you will manage all technical aspects of commercial title transactions. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible benefits, and the chance to be part of a dynamic team that values autonomy and responsibility. If you are passionate about making an impact in the commercial title industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Match

Annual Performance Bonus

Flexible Benefits

Virtual Team Events

In-Person Team Events

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of title underwriting experience required.
• Understanding of regional or national commercial real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of operational processes for title transactions.
• Manage technical aspects of commercial title transactions.

Skills

Underwriting Experience

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Process-Oriented Mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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

First American is reinventing the commercial title industry from within. We're looking for a unique, ambitious individual who wants to join an early-stage, high-growth operation within a larger, Fortune 500 organization.

You will initially help develop a new, end-to-end title operations process while collaboratively identifying product and technical opportunities to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. Subsequently, you will lead testing and iteration of these processes while closing commercial, national title transactions.

As a Commercial Underwriting Counsel, you will:

• Drive the development of a new, end-to-end operational process for title transactions.
• Work remotely using technology and virtual communication.
• Manage all technical aspects of a commercial title transaction—from underwriting to post-close—with operational support.
• Use data to inform decision-making and process improvements.

Core traits we're looking for:

• Seeks to execute tasks effectively.
• Works independently, while maintaining regular communication with the team.
• Thrives in ambiguous situations, seeking clarity through questions.
• Willing to try solutions proactively.
• Operates with a process-oriented mindset.

Your qualifications:

• Understanding of underwriting regional or national commercial real estate transactions for title insurance.
• 5-10 years of title underwriting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven success in managing and serving customers.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the bar in at least one US state.

Why Join Our Team:

• Be part of a transformative business at its early stages with impact potential.
• Enjoy responsibility and autonomy in your work.
• Competitive compensation, annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives.
• Flexible benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401K match.
• Virtual and in-person team events.

This is a fully remote role

Pay range: $95,350.00 - $127,125.00

This range is an estimate at posting time; actual pay depends on knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Disclaimer

The above describes the general nature of the work. Responsibilities may vary, and duties outside normal hours may be required.