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Commercial Underwriting Counsel
First American. Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers for real estate title insurance commitments and policies .
Posted 10/1/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,700 - $130,300 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in title underwriting, real estate law, and settlement processes, with a strong ability to analyze and negotiate effectively. Proven track record in providing guidance and support while maintaining compliance with underwriting standards and company processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Title Underwriting ExperienceLaw DegreeReal Estate Law FamiliarityStrong Negotiation SkillsAnalytical Rigor
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Hard Skills
Title UnderwritingReal Estate Settlement ServicesUnderwriting Standards ApplicationAnalytical SkillsBusiness Acumen
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationOrganizational SkillsCreative SolutionsRelationship Building
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed to Practice LawAdmitted to Practice Law
Industry Keywords
Real Estate Title InsuranceSettlement ProcessesUnderwriting GuidelinesCommercial Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers for real estate title insurance commitments and policies
- Apply 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
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5-7 years title underwriting experience; commercial experience preferred
- Law Degree required
- Admitted to practice law in state of employment
- Licensed to practice law, in good standing
- Familiarity with real estate law
- Strong understanding of real estate title and settlement processes
- Strong analytical rigor and business acumen
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact
- Ability to collaborate and act decisively
- Ability to build internal and external relationships
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask, prioritize, and timely follow up
- 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
- Equal opportunity employment