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First American

Senior Commercial Underwriting Counsel

First American

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

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $172,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in title underwriting, with a strong understanding of real estate law and settlement processes. Capable of providing guidance and support while effectively communicating and negotiating with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Title Underwriting ExperienceLaw DegreeReal Estate Law FamiliarityStrong Negotiation SkillsAnalytical Rigor

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Title Insurance IssuanceUnderwriting StandardsReal Estate Settlement ServicesCommercial Title UnderwritingAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborationCreative SolutionsAbstract Thinking
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed to Practice LawAdmitted to Practice Law
Industry Keywords
Real Estate Title InsuranceSettlement ProcessesUnderwriting GuidelinesBusiness AcumenTactful Communication

About the role

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

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8-10 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 and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact
  • Ability to collaborate and act decisively; 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