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First American

Commercial Underwriting Counsel

First American

. Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers related to issuing real estate title insurance commitments and policies .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106,600 - $142,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in title underwriting, real estate law, and settlement processes, with a strong ability to provide guidance and support in issuing title insurance commitments and policies. Possesses excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills essential for effective collaboration and decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Law DegreeTitle Underwriting ExperienceReal Estate Law FamiliarityFederal and State Regulations KnowledgeStrong Communication Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Title Insurance IssuanceUnderwriting StandardsReal Estate Settlement ServicesUnderwriting Real Estate TransactionsDetail Orientation
Soft Skills
CollaborationNegotiation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbstract ThinkingCreative Solutions
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed to Practice LawAdmitted to Practice in State of Employment
Industry Keywords
Real Estate Title InsuranceSettlement ProcessUnderwriting GuidelinesFederal RegulationsState Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers related to issuing real estate title insurance commitments and policies
  • Use underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite title insurance issuance
  • Guide company personnel in performing real estate settlement services
  • Issue underwriting standards and guidelines according to established company processes
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Law Degree required
  • Admitted to practice in state of employment
  • Licensed to practice law, in good standing
  • 5-7 years title underwriting experience
  • Familiarity 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
  • Abstract thinking and creative solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO/paid sick leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Hybrid work arrangement for local applicants
  • Remote work may be considered for out-of-area applicants