Commercial Underwriting Counsel / Underwriter (Remote US)

First American; Fort Mill (SC); Remote; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First American, a long-standing leader in real estate services, is seeking an experienced Underwriter for our Energy Group in Fort Mill, SC. You will support underwriting for title insurance commitments and policies and guide settlement services.

The role requires a law degree, active bar license, 8–10 years of title underwriting experience, and a strong grasp of real estate law. You will collaborate across teams to apply underwriting standards and deliver reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Law degree and active bar licensure in good standing.
• 8–10 years of title underwriting experience.
• Familiar with real estate law.
• Strong knowledge of real estate title and settlement processes.
• Ability to collaborate, think decisively, and communicate clearly.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Creative problem solving and abstract thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization for title insurance issuance.
• Underwrites title insurance using delegated authority and standards.
• Guides staff in real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines per processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Underwriting

Real estate law

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Decisiveness

Abstract thinking

Education

Law degree

Licensed to practice law

8-10 years title underwriting experience

Familiar with real estate law

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 eleven 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

If you excel in collaborating with others to assess possibilities and discover solutions, it may be time to combine your analytical rigor with a premier brand in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add an Underwriter to our growing Energy Group. This position plays a key role in transforming the commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results.

What You'll Do

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
• Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure
• Law Degree required (for Counsel role).
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• 8-10 years title underwriting experience.
• Must be familiar with real estate law.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
• General knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
• General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.

Pay Range: $97,700.00 - $130,300.00 AnnuallyThis 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.

** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

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 is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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.