Strategic Commercial Underwriting Counsel

First American; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking a Commercial Underwriter / Underwriting Counsel to join our team. In this role, you'll provide critical guidance and decision-making support across commercial real estate transactions, helping drive confident outcomes for our customers, agents, and internal partners.

The position requires a Law Degree, admission to practice, and 5–7 years of title underwriting experience, with strong knowledge of real estate law and settlement processes.

Qualifications

• Law degree required, admitted to practice in state of employment.
• Strong knowledge of real estate law and title underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization for title insurance commitments and policies.
• Apply underwriting standards within delegated authority to evaluate transactions.
• Guidance to internal teams in real estate settlement services.

Skills

Underwriting

Real estate law

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Education

Law degree

Bar admission

Job description

First American is seeking a Commercial Underwriter / Underwriting Counsel to join our team. In this role, you'll provide critical guidance and decision-making support across commercial real estate transactions, helping drive confident outcomes for our customers, agents, and internal partners.

The position requires a Law Degree, admission to practice, and 5–7 years of title underwriting experience, with strong knowledge of real estate law and settlement processes.