Associate Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid ​/ Remote Possible- US

What You’ll Do

• 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

• 1-4 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred
• Law Degree required.
• Admitted to practice in state of employment.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• 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

This role is hybrid in the Phoenix office for local candidates. We are open to considering remote, out of area applications.

This position is eligible for bonus pay and/or incentives for production or other goals. Incentives have historically been competitive for the Arizona Market.

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.

First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.