Commercial Underwriting Counsel (hybrid/ Remote Possible)

First American Financial

Seattle, WA, United States
Base: $97,700.00 - $130,300.00 annually; bonus/equ...
Hybrid
Real estate title underwriting
Knowledge of real estate law
Underwriting standards and guidelines
First American has earned numerous accolades including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years

Job Summary

  • First American has earned numerous accolades including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years.
  • The role provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
  • First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and an employee stock purchase plan.

Matching Summary

First American has earned numerous accolades including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years.

Salary

Base: $97,700.00 - $130,300.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, employee stock purchase plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • real estate title underwriting
  • knowledge of real estate law
  • underwriting standards and guidelines
  • real estate settlement process
  • collaboration and decisive action
  • strong negotiation skills
  • detail oriented

Nice-to-have

  • excellent communication skills
  • good organizational skills
  • ability to multi-task and prioritize
  • abstract thinking and creative solutions
  • people-first culture
  • diversity, equity and inclusion focus

Key Requirements

  • Law Degree required
  • Licensed to practice law in state of employment
  • 5-7 years title underwriting experience
  • Admitted to practice law in state of employment
  • Good standing license to practice law

Work Rights

Licensed to practice law in state of employment

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