Senior Title Underwriting Counsel - Strategic Advisor

First American; Cranford (NJ); Remote; USD 129,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

PTO

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking an experienced attorney to lead underwriting support for real estate title insurance commitments and policies. The role requires 8–10 years in title underwriting and solid knowledge of real estate law, with strong communication and analytical skills.

The position is remote within driving distance of New Jersey, with occasional travel to meetings and events. Competitive pay and bonus eligibility accompany a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years title underwriting experience.
• Familiar with real estate law.
• Excellent negotiation, listening, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
• Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
• Responsible for communicating information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services to team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Real estate law

Negotiation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Law Degree

Job description

First American is seeking an experienced attorney to lead underwriting support for real estate title insurance commitments and policies. The role requires 8–10 years in title underwriting and solid knowledge of real estate law, with strong communication and analytical skills.

The position is remote within driving distance of New Jersey, with occasional travel to meetings and events. Competitive pay and bonus eligibility accompany a comprehensive benefits package.