Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Remote)

First American; Sandy Springs (GA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a transformative team within a Fortune 500 company that values its people and fosters an inclusive culture. As a Commercial Underwriting Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in developing innovative title operations processes while enhancing customer experiences. This fully remote role offers competitive compensation, customizable benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact from day one. Embrace autonomy in your work and collaborate with a dedicated team committed to excellence and continuous improvement. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of the commercial title industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Match

Performance-Based Bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Virtual Team Events

In-Person Team Events

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of title underwriting experience is required.
• General understanding of underwriting for title insurance policies.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of a new operational process for title transactions.
• Manage all technical aspects of commercial title transactions.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate 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 develop 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 testing and iteration of 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. Manage 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:

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

Your qualifications:

• General understanding of underwriting regional or national commercial real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• 5-10 years of title underwriting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful history of 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 the ground floor of a transformative business where you can make an impact.
• Enjoy responsibility and autonomy in your day-to-day work.
• Competitive compensation, including an annual, performance-based bonus and long-term incentive plans.
• Customizable benefits such as 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 hiring range is an estimate of the base pay at posting. Pay depends on factors like experience, skills, and location.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel in this classification. They are not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties outside normal hours or responsibilities may be required as needed.

What We Offer

We embrace individuality and support diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our People First Culture celebrates these values because they are key to our success. We foster an authentic and inclusive workplace for all. You are encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer. Based on eligibility, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and other benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.