Commercial Title Officer

Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit What We Do Remote Commercial Title Officer | Remote (U.S.)
Must be available to work Pacific Time Zone business hours.
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Title Officer to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to customers, attorneys, lenders, and other stakeholders, identifying and resolving title issues that may impact insurability prior to closing. You will review title commitments, coordinate with internal and external parties, and obtain the documentation necessary to clear title defects while ensuring compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate will have 5+ years of Title Officer experience and strong commercial title expertise, including experience managing complex commercial transactions. They will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment while effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Review title commitments and identify issues affecting title insurability prior to closing.
• Partner with customers, attorneys, lenders, and other stakeholders to resolve title-related issues and facilitate successful closings.
• Communicate with clients and third parties to obtain documentation required to clear title defects, exceptions, and discrepancies.
• Analyze and resolve missing, incomplete, inaccurate, or conflicting information contained in title commitments and related documents.
• Provide guidance and recommendations regarding title matters, underwriting requirements, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure all title work complies with internal policies, underwriting guidelines, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the title review and curative process.
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting service-level expectations and closing deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support smooth and efficient transaction processing.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform title searches and examinations.
• Review public records and legal documents.
• Prepare title commitments and related title products.
• Conduct additional title research and curative activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial title, title examination, title curative, or a related title insurance role.
• Strong knowledge of title insurance principles, title commitments, and commercial real estate transactions.
• Ability to analyze complex title issues and develop effective resolutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with title production systems and standard business software applications.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Must be available to work during Pacific Time Zone business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling complex commercial and industrial real estate transactions.
• Title insurance, escrow, underwriting, or examination experience.
• Knowledge of state-specific title regulations and underwriting practices.

What You'll Bring

• Customer-focused approach with a consultative mindset.
• Strong relationship-building skills with attorneys, lenders, and commercial clients.
• Ability to navigate complex title matters while delivering exceptional service and timely resolutions.

Join our team and help drive successful commercial real estate transactions while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote role aligned to Pacific Time Zone operation

** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. ** 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. What We Offer By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.