Senior Commercial Underwriting Counsel

First American Financial Corporation; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel in Madison, WI to join National Commercial Services. You will provide underwriting support and authorization for real estate title commitments and policies, guided by delegated authority and company processes, helping customers and personnel navigate complex transactions.

The role requires 5–7 years of title underwriting experience, a Law Degree, and active license to practice law in the relevant state.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred.
• Law Degree required and admitted to practice law in state of employment.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• Must be familiar with real estate law.
• Strong analytical rigor and business acumen.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to convey difficult information with tact.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to personnel and customers for title insurance commitments and policies.
• Underwrite the issuance of title insurance within delegated authority limits.
• Provide guidance on real estate settlement services.
• Issue underwriting standards and guidelines per established processes.

Skills

Legal judgment

Underwriting knowledge

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Abstract thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

First American is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Counsel in Madison, WI to join National Commercial Services. You will provide underwriting support and authorization for real estate title commitments and policies, guided by delegated authority and company processes, helping customers and personnel navigate complex transactions.

The role requires 5–7 years of title underwriting experience, a Law Degree, and active license to practice law in the relevant state.