Senior Commercial Underwriting Counsel

8 hours ago


New York, New York, United States First American Financial Company Full time
About Us
At First American, we believe in the power of our people. Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we're proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace for all. We're an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join our team.

Job Summary
We're seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriting Counsel to join our growing New York team. As a key member of our team, you'll play a critical role in transforming the commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results.

Key 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.
Requirements:
  • Law degree required.
  • 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.
What We Offer:
By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

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