Associate Commercial Underwriting Counsel - Hybrid

First American is a company that prioritizes its people and has a long-standing history in the commercial real estate sector. They are seeking an Associate Commercial Underwriting Counsel to provide underwriting support and guidance related to real estate title insurance commitments and policies, while collaborating with personnel and customers to enhance the transaction experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies
• Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance
• Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services
• Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes

Skills

• Law Degree required
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing
• 1-4 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred
• Must be familiar with real estate law, including federal and state regulations
• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
• Strong analytical rigor and business acumen
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
• Abstract thinking and creative solutions

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO/paid sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

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