Senior Underwriting Counsel - Title Insurance & Real Estate

First American; West Virginia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO / paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American seeks a licensed attorney with 5–7 years title underwriting experience to support underwriting for real estate title insurance commitments and policies. You will apply standards, guide settlement services, and issue guidelines within delegated authority.

The role requires a law degree, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment. On-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of real estate title and settlement processes.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to title insurance.
• Experience underwriting real estate transactions for title policies.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively.
• Detail oriented with excellent listening and communication skills.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support and authorization for title insurance commitments.
• Apply underwriting standards within delegated authority to issue title insurance.
• Guide personnel in real estate settlement services.
• Issue underwriting guidelines in line with company processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Law degree / JD

Job description

First American seeks a licensed attorney with 5–7 years title underwriting experience to support underwriting for real estate title insurance commitments and policies. You will apply standards, guide settlement services, and issue guidelines within delegated authority.

The role requires a law degree, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment. On-site role with competitive benefits.