Remote Commercial Underwriting Counsel

First American; United States; Remote; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First American seeks a Commercial Underwriting Counsel / Underwriter to join our Energy Group in a remote US setting. You will provide underwriting counsel, assess real estate title insurance commitments, and guide processes within delegated authority.

Ideal candidates hold a law degree, are licensed to practice, and have 8–10 years of title underwriting experience with strong knowledge of real estate law. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Law degree required and licensed to practice.
• 8–10 years of title underwriting experience.
• Familiar with real estate law and title insurance processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting counsel and authorization for title insurance commitments and policies.
• Apply underwriting standards within delegated authority to real estate transactions.
• Guide company personnel in real estate settlement services.
• Issue underwriting standards and guidelines per established processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Listening skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Law degree

Job description

First American seeks a Commercial Underwriting Counsel / Underwriter to join our Energy Group in a remote US setting. You will provide underwriting counsel, assess real estate title insurance commitments, and guide processes within delegated authority.

Ideal candidates hold a law degree, are licensed to practice, and have 8–10 years of title underwriting experience with strong knowledge of real estate law. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills are essential for success.