Senior Underwriting Counsel

First American

. Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $172,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of real estate law and title underwriting, with a strong ability to issue title insurance policies and provide guidance on settlement services. Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills to effectively collaborate and present educational material.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Law DegreeLicensed To Practice Law8-10 Years Title Underwriting ExperienceVirginia Title Underwriting ExperienceKnowledge Of Federal And State Regulations

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Hard Skills

Title UnderwritingReal Estate LawReal Estate Settlement ProcessUnderwriting StandardsIssuance Of Title Insurance Policies

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsDetail OrientedStrong Organizational SkillsStrong Negotiation SkillsAbility To Collaborate

Industry Keywords

Real Estate Title InsuranceSettlement ServicesFederal RegulationsState RegulationsUnderwriting Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Communicates information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services to the team
Develops and presents seminar material for continuing education for real estate and title agents and attorneys
Occasional local travel for business meetings and events
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law Degree required
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in state of licensure
8-10 years title underwriting experience
Virginia title underwriting experience
Must be familiar with real estate law
Excellent understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
Knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services
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
Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner
Strong negotiation skills
Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions
Ability to think outside the box and make unique yet sound decisions to resolve complex issues
Ability to build relationships and create rapport

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Inclusive workplace culture
Equal opportunity employment