Senior Underwriting Counsel

April 15

🐊 Florida – Remote

Although this job is listed in Florida, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $114.6k - $152.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

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First American

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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

• Provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customer(s) related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies • Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance • Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services • Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes • Responsible for communicating information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services to team • Other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Law Degree required • Admitted to practice in state of employment • Licensed to practice law, in good standing • 8-10 years title underwriting experience • Familiar with real estate law • Excellent understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process • Knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services • Understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies • Ability to collaborate and act decisively • Detail oriented • Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills • Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner • Strong negotiation skills • Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions • Ability to ‘think outside the box’ and make unique yet sound decisions to resolve complex issues • Ability to build relationships and create rapport

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave • Employee stock purchase plan