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First American

Senior Underwriting Counsel

First American

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

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $172,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in title underwriting, real estate law, and the issuance of title insurance policies, while effectively communicating and collaborating with team members and clients. Possesses strong organizational and negotiation skills to manage complex real estate transactions and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Law DegreeTitle Underwriting ExperienceReal Estate Law FamiliarityFederal And State Regulations KnowledgeExcellent Communication Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Title UnderwritingReal Estate Settlement ServicesIssuance Of Title Insurance PoliciesUnderstanding Of Underwriting StandardsKnowledge Of Real Estate Law
Soft Skills
Detail OrientedStrong Organizational SkillsExcellent Listening SkillsStrong Negotiation SkillsAbility To Build Relationships
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed To Practice LawAdmitted To Practice In State Of Employment
Industry Keywords
Real Estate Title InsuranceSettlement ProcessUnderwriting Standards And GuidelinesFederal RegulationsState Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers regarding real estate title insurance commitments and policies
  • Underwrite the issuance of title insurance using underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits
  • Provide guidance to company personnel in performing real estate settlement services
  • Issue underwriting standards and guidelines according to established company processes
  • Communicate underwriting and real estate settlement services information to the team
  • Attend occasional local business meetings and events
  • 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
  • 8-10 years title underwriting experience
  • Familiarity 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
  • Abstract thinking and creative solutions
  • Ability to resolve complex issues with unique yet sound decisions
  • Ability to build relationships and create rapport

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus pay and/or incentives for production or other goals
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO/paid sick leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Equal opportunity employment