Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Remote)

First American; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel to lead the development of a new title operations process. This fully remote role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a high-growth team. You will leverage your extensive underwriting experience to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and empowers its employees through competitive compensation, customizable benefits, and a supportive culture. Be part of a transformative journey in the commercial title industry!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of title underwriting experience in commercial real estate.
• General understanding of underwriting title insurance policies.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of an operational process for title transactions.
• Run all technical aspects of commercial title transactions.

Skills

Underwriting

Communication Skills

Customer Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

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 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:

1. Drive the development of a new, end-to-end operational process for title transactions.
2. Work on a remote team using technology and virtual communication.
3. Run all technical aspects of a commercial title transaction - from underwriting to post-close - with significant operational support.
4. Use data to drive decision making and continual process improvements.

Core traits we're looking for:

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

Your qualifications:

1. General understanding of underwriting regional or national commercial real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
2. 5-10 years title underwriting experience.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication.
4. Has a successful history of managing and serving customers.
5. Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admitted to the bar in at least one US state.

Why Join Our Team:

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

This is a fully remote role

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

Note: This hiring range is an estimate of the base pay at posting time. Pay depends on factors like knowledge, skills, experience, business needs, and location.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel in this role. They are not exhaustive. Duties outside normal responsibilities may be required from time to time.

What We Offer

We embrace individuality and support diversity, equity, and inclusion as key to our success. Our culture celebrates bringing your whole self to work. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, sick leave, and other benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.