Senior Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid/Remote)

First American Title Company; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Benefits package

Job summary

First American Title Company in Seattle seeks a senior title underwriting attorney to provide underwriting support and guidance for real estate transactions. You will underwrite title commitments and policies, leverage state and federal regulations, and advise on settlement services to clients and agents.

The role is hybrid with local eligibility considerations; candidates must have a law degree, active license, and 5–7 years of title underwriting experience, plus strong communication and

Qualifications

• Requires strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively within teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization for title insurance commitments and policies.
• Underwrites title insurance using established standards and guidelines.
• Guides colleagues in real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines per company processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Collaborative

Abstract thinking

Education

Law degree

Admitted to practice in state

Licensed to practice law

Job description

First American Title Company in Seattle seeks a senior title underwriting attorney to provide underwriting support and guidance for real estate transactions. You will underwrite title commitments and policies, leverage state and federal regulations, and advise on settlement services to clients and agents.

The role is hybrid with local eligibility considerations; candidates must have a law degree, active license, and 5–7 years of title underwriting experience, plus strong communication and