Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Remote)

Source Point Staffing; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the commercial title industry is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel to drive the development of a new operational process. This fully remote role requires expertise in title underwriting and offers a competitive salary along with an inclusive culture that prioritizes employee development and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and annual performance-based bonus

Customizable benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Match

Virtual and in-person team events

Qualifications

• 5-10 years title underwriting experience.
• General understanding of underwriting for title insurance.
• Ability to work independently and decisively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance title transaction processes.
• Manage all technical details from underwriting to post-close.
• Utilize data for decision making and process improvements.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Customer management

Process-oriented thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Remote)

Source Point Staffing

Chicago

Remote

USD 95,000 - 128,000

Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Remote)

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 be rolling up your sleeves to help drive the development of a new, end-to-end title operations process while collaboratively identifying product and technical opportunities to enhance the customer experience and operational efficiency of our new process. Then you will lead the charge for testing and iterating on 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 on a remote team using technology and virtual communication.
• Run all technical aspects of a commercial title transaction - from underwriting to post-close - with significant operational support.
• Use data to drive decision making and continual process improvements.

Core traits we're looking for:

• Seeks to execute.
• Works independently, while routinely checking in with the team.
• Works effectively in ambiguous circumstances, seeking clarity through asking questions.
• Possesses willingness to try a solution rather than assuming.
• Operates with a process-oriented mind.
• General understanding of underwriting regional or national commercial real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• 5-10 years title underwriting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Has a successful history of managing and serving customers.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admitted to the bar in at least one US state

Why Join Our Team:

• You'll join the ground floor of a transformative business where you can make an impact.
• You'll be entrusted with responsibility and autonomy in your day-to-day work.
• We offer competitive compensation; an annual, performance-based bonus; and long-term incentive plans.
• Customizable benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Match.
• Virtual and in-person team events.

**This is a fully remote role**

The pay range for this role is $95,350.00- $127,125.00

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.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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.

Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Remote)

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 be rolling up your sleeves to help drive the development of a new, end-to-end title operations process while collaboratively identifying product and technical opportunities to enhance the customer experience and operational efficiency of our new process. Then you will lead the charge for testing and iterating on 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 on a remote team using technology and virtual communication.
• Run all technical aspects of a commercial title transaction - from underwriting to post-close - with significant operational support.
• Use data to drive decision making and continual process improvements.

Core traits we're looking for:

• Seeks to execute.
• Works independently, while routinely checking in with the team.
• Works effectively in ambiguous circumstances, seeking clarity through asking questions.
• Possesses willingness to try a solution rather than assuming.
• Operates with a process-oriented mind.

Your qualifications:

• General understanding of underwriting regional or national commercial real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• 5-10 years title underwriting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Has a successful history of managing and serving customers.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admitted to the bar in at least one US state

Why Join Our Team:

• You'll join the ground floor of a transformative business where you can make an impact.
• You'll be entrusted with responsibility and autonomy in your day-to-day work.
• We offer competitive compensation; an annual, performance-based bonus; and long-term incentive plans.
• Customizable benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Match.
• Virtual and in-person team events.

**This is a fully remote role**

The pay range for this role is $95,350.00- $127,125.00

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.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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.
First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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