Senior Commercial Real Estate Title Counsel

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

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.