Commercial Underwriting Counsel - Hybrid Tampa or Remote US

Work Schedule

Hybrid schedule in Orlando, FL; remote work considered for strong candidates elsewhere in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers, related to the issuance of title insurance commitments and policies
• Apply underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits
• Guide company personnel on the performance of real estate settlement services
• 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 escrow 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

Qualifications

• Law Degree required
• Actively licensed to practice law, in good standing in the state of employment.
• 5 to 7 years of experience underwriting title insurance, or comparable experience in a law firm setting, with commercial experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of real estate law, including federal and state regulations
• Solid understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
• Strong analytical, negotiation and business acumen
• Ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact.
• Proven ability to collaborate, act decisively, and 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
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills

Compensation

Pay Range: $97,700.00 - $130,300.00 Annually

EEO Statement

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.