Oscar M.
Production Coordinator
Commercial Underwriting Counsel - Hybrid Tampa or Remote US
Tampa, Florida-Remote; Georgia-Remote; New York-Remote; Tennessee-Remote; California-Remote; Florida-Remote; Illinois-Remote; North Carolina-Remote; Minnesota-Remote; South Carolina-Remote; Washington, DC-Remote;
Who We Are
Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.What We Do
Apply your passion for law and risk analysis to real estate transactions. At First American, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues to assess opportunities, solve challenges, and deliver trusted solutions in the commercial real estate space. As Commercial Underwriting Counsel, you’ll play a key role in transforming the real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers with next-generation insights and results. We offer a hybrid schedule for team members in Orlando FL, and are open to remote work for strong candidates elsewhere in the U.S.Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers, related to the issuance of title insurance commitments and policies
Apply underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits
Guide company personnel on the performance of real estate settlement services
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 escrow real estate settlement services.
Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
Responsible for communicating information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services to team.
Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring:
Law Degree required
Actively licensed to practice law, in good standing in the state of employment.
5 to 7 years of experience underwriting title insurance, or comparable experience in a law firm setting, with commercial experience preferred
Strong knowledge of real estate law, including federal and state regulations
Solid understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
Strong analytical, negotiation and business acumen
Ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact.
Proven ability to collaborate, act decisively, and build relationships internally and externally
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills
What We Offer
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.Pay Range: $97,700.00 - $130,300.00 Annually
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.
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