Senior Underwriting Counsel (Remote in ID or MT)

First American; Missouri; Remote; USD 126,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values its people and fosters an inclusive culture! This role offers the opportunity to leverage your extensive title underwriting experience and legal expertise in a supportive environment. You will provide critical underwriting support and guidance related to real estate title insurance, ensuring compliance with legal standards and regulations. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization empowers you to bring your unique self to work and thrive. If you're passionate about making a difference and being part of a team that puts people first, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of title underwriting experience required.
• Strong understanding of real estate law and regulations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support and guidance for title insurance.
• Communicate underwriting information to team members.
• Ensure compliance with established underwriting standards.

Skills

Title Underwriting Experience

Real Estate Law Knowledge

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail-oriented

Abstract Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services, and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity, and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customers 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 and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services.

What You'll Do:

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

What You'll Bring:

• Law Degree required.
• Admitted to practice in the state of employment.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• 8-10 years of title underwriting experience.
• Familiarity with real estate law.
• Excellent understanding of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
• Understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively.
• Detail-oriented with excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.
• Ability to 'think outside the box' and make unique yet sound decisions to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to build relationships and create rapport.

Pay Range: $126,100 - $168,100 annually.

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

What We Offer

By choice, we don't simply accept individuality — we embrace it, support it, and thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.