Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Remote)

First American; Minnesota; Remote; USD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel to join their transformative team. This fully remote role offers the chance to drive the development of innovative operational processes for title transactions, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency. With a focus on collaboration and autonomy, you will leverage your expertise in commercial real estate transactions and title underwriting to make a significant impact. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a culture that values inclusivity and empowerment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Matching

Annual Performance Bonuses

Flexible Benefits

Virtual Team Events

In-Person Team Events

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of title underwriting experience in commercial real estate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Underwriting Experience

Communication Skills

Customer Management

Data Analysis

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 be involved in developing 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 managing 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 tools.
• Manage all technical aspects of a commercial title transaction—from underwriting to post-close—with operational support.
• Utilize data to inform decision-making and drive continual process improvements.

Core traits we're looking for:

• Seeks to execute and deliver results.
• Works independently, while maintaining regular communication with the team.
• Thrives in ambiguous circumstances, proactively seeking clarity.
• Willing to try solutions and learn from experience.
• 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 where you can make a significant impact.
• Enjoy responsibility and autonomy in your work.
• Competitive compensation, annual performance bonuses, and long-term incentives.
• Flexible benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401K matching.
• 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 estimate reflects the base pay at posting time, with actual pay based on factors like experience, skills, location, and business needs.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature of the work. They are not exhaustive and may include duties outside normal responsibilities, performed outside of work hours as needed.