Senior Commercial Underwriting Counsel

November 14

Apply Now
Logo of First American

First American

Real Estate • Finance • Enterprise

First American is a historical company that has been operating since 1889, evolving into a $9 billion organization with over 20,000 employees and more than 700 offices worldwide. The company provides a range of products and services that assist homebuyers, sellers, businesses, and investors in the real estate market. With a strong focus on employee engagement and culture, First American emphasizes innovation, technology, and community involvement, driving transformation within the real estate industry.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1889

🏠 Real Estate

💸 Finance

🏢 Enterprise

📋 Description

• 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

🎯 Requirements

• Law Degree Required • Licensed to practice law, in good standing. Admitted to practice in state of employment • 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

🏖️ Benefits

• medical • dental • vision • 401k • PTO/paid sick leave • employee stock purchase plan

Apply Now

Similar Jobs

November 14

GEICO

10,000+ employees

💸 Finance

Counsel defending insurance lawsuits in Texas for GEICO. Researching laws, drafting briefs, and preparing for trials.

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $118.9k - $185.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor

November 13

Twilio

5001 - 10000

Twilio is seeking a Sr. IP Counsel focusing on patent matters and open source issues. Collaborate with engineering, product, and corporate development teams in a remote setting.

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $167.8k - $209.7k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor

November 13

Toast

1001 - 5000

☁️ SaaS

🤝 B2B

Providing legal advice for embedded banking and payments products at Toast. Collaborating with business partners to design financial products for restaurants in a supportive environment.

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $175k - $220k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor

November 13

Zillow

5001 - 10000

🏠 Real Estate

🛍️ eCommerce

👥 B2C

Privacy & Data Counsel advising on data protection and governance at Zillow. Collaborating with product and engineering teams to implement privacy-by-design principles across various platforms.

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $136.3k - $217.7k / year

💰 $4.1M Post-IPO Equity on 2012-12

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor

November 13

Montrose Environmental Group

1001 - 5000

📋 Compliance

⚡ Energy

Corporate Counsel advising on U.S. Federal Government contracting and regulatory matters at Montrose Environmental Group. Collaborating with teams to provide strategic legal support for government contracts.

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $150k - $185k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor

Developed by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com