Underwriting Counsel; Texas or Oklahoma Remote

Underwriting Counsel (Texas or Oklahoma Remote)

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What We Do

Provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customers 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 and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services.

What You'll Do

• Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Law Degree required.
• Admitted to practice in the state of employment.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• 5-7 years title underwriting experience.
• Familiar with real estate law.
• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
• General knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
• General 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.
• Good organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.

Pay Range

$95,400 - $127,100 annually. This position is eligible for bonus pay and/or incentives for production or other goals.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, support it, and thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace for all. 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 benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance and Sales