Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Remote)

First American; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel to join a dynamic team focused on transforming the title industry. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to lead the development of new operational processes for title transactions, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. With a commitment to a people-first culture, the company provides competitive compensation, customizable benefits, and a supportive environment for professional growth. If you have a Juris Doctor degree and a passion for making an impact in a transformative business, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Matching

PTO

Sick Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Virtual Team Events

In-Person Team Events

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of title underwriting experience required.
• General understanding of underwriting commercial real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage end-to-end operational processes for title transactions.
• Utilize data to inform decision-making and process improvements.

Skills

Title Underwriting

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:

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 operational support.
4. Utilize data to inform decision-making and process improvements.

Core traits we're looking for:

1. Seeks to execute effectively.
2. Works independently while maintaining regular communication with the team.
3. Thrives in ambiguous circumstances by seeking clarity through questions.
4. Willing to try solutions proactively.
5. Operates with a process-oriented mindset.

Your qualifications:

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

Why Join Our Team:

1. Be part of a transformative business where you can make a significant impact.
2. Enjoy responsibility and autonomy in your daily work.
3. Competitive compensation, annual performance bonuses, and long-term incentives.
4. Customizable benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401K matching.
5. 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 range is an estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and location.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature of the work performed and are not exhaustive. Duties outside of 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, authentic self to work. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, sick leave, and employee stock purchase plans.