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Commercial Underwriting Counsel – National Team

Location

Arizona + 4 moreAll locations: Arizona | Florida | Illinois | New York | Tennessee

Posted

9 days ago

Salary

$97.7K - $130.3K / year

Seniority

Senior

Postgraduate Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Commercial Underwriting Counsel – National Team

First American

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies • Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance • Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services • Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes

Job Requirements

  • Law Degree required
  • Licensed to practice law, in good standing
  • 5-7 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred
  • Must be familiar with real estate law, including federal and state regulations
  • Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
  • 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 relationships internally and externally
  • Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
  • Abstract thinking and creative solutions

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO/paid sick leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan

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