First American · 1 week ago
Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Remote/Hybrid)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expFirst American is a company that prioritizes its people and has a long-standing commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment. They are seeking a Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel to provide underwriting support and legal counsel for real estate transactions, ensuring compliance with underwriting standards and guidelines.
Financial ServicesInsuranceProperty InsuranceReal EstateReal Estate Investment
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
Qualification
Required
Law Degree Required
Admitted to practice in state of employment
Licensed to practice law, in good standing
8-10 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
Preferred
commercial experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
First American
First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$450M2024-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2010-06-01IPO
Leadership Team
Kenneth D. DeGiorgio
Chief Executive Officer
Jody Mulkey
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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