Senior Title Underwriter Counsel (Remote VA)

First American; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 129,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Agency Division in Virginia. This role focuses on underwriting real estate title commitments and policies, requiring a law degree, Virginia bar admission, and extensive title underwriting experience.

Remote within driving distance of Virginia with occasional local travel, you will support teams, issue underwriting standards, and guide settlement services.

Qualifications

• Law degree required and Virginia bar admission.
• 8–10 years of title underwriting experience.
• Familiarity with real estate law and settlement processes.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support and authorization for title insurance.
• Apply underwriting standards within delegated authority.
• Guide personnel in real estate settlement services.
• Issue underwriting standards following company processes.
• Communicate underwriting and settlement information to the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

8-10 years title underwriting

Virginia title underwriting

Knowledge of real estate law

Excellent communication skills

Detail oriented

Strong negotiation skills

Collaborative

Relationship building

Education

Law Degree

Bar admission (Virginia)

Job description

First American is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Agency Division in Virginia. This role focuses on underwriting real estate title commitments and policies, requiring a law degree, Virginia bar admission, and extensive title underwriting experience.

Remote within driving distance of Virginia with occasional local travel, you will support teams, issue underwriting standards, and guide settlement services.