Remote Senior Underwriting Counsel – Real Estate Title

First American; United States; Remote; USD 129,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO / paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American seeks an Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel / Sr Underwriter (Remote US) to support underwriting of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.

You will provide counsel, guidance, and authorization within delegated authority, and help ensure compliance with title insurance standards. The role requires a Law Degree, active license, and 8–10 years of title underwriting experience in real estate.

Qualifications

• Law degree required and active license in good standing.
• 8–10 years title underwriting experience.
• Strong knowledge of real estate law and title insurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization for title insurance commitments and policies.
• Uses underwriting standards within delegated authority to underwrite title insurance issuance.
• Guides company personnel in real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines per established processes.

Skills

Real estate law

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Law degree / JD

Job description

First American seeks an Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel / Sr Underwriter (Remote US) to support underwriting of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.

You will provide counsel, guidance, and authorization within delegated authority, and help ensure compliance with title insurance standards. The role requires a Law Degree, active license, and 8–10 years of title underwriting experience in real estate.