Counsel - Commercial Law (remote)

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. 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. Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Remote)

First American is reinventing the commercial title industry from within. We're looking for a unique, ambitious individual who wants to join an early‑stage, high‑growth operation within a larger, Fortune 500 organization.

You will initially be rolling up your sleeves to help drive the development of a new, end‑to‑end title operations process while collaboratively identifying product and technical opportunities to enhance the customer experience and operational efficiency of our new process. Then you will lead the charge for testing and iterating on these processes while closing commercial, national title transactions.

As a Commercial Underwriting Counsel, you will:

Work on a remote team using technology and virtual communication.

Run all technical aspects of a commercial title transaction - from underwriting to post‑close - with significant operational support.

Use data to drive decision making and continual process improvements.

General understanding of underwriting regional or national commercial real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.

Has a successful history of managing and serving customers.

You’ll join the ground floor of a transformative business where you can make an impact.

an annual, performance‑based bonus; Customizable benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Match.

Virtual and in‑person team events.

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., 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.

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.

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