Commercial Underwriting Counsel - (Hybrid Tampa or Remote USA)

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Hiring Remotely in Tampa, FL, USA
Remote or Hybrid
89K-119K Annually
Senior level
Insurance • Real Estate
The Role
Provide legal underwriting support and authorization for commercial title insurance commitments and policies. Counsel staff on underwriting standards, title and settlement processes, escrow services, and regulatory matters. Issue and communicate underwriting guidelines, collaborate with internal teams, and resolve complex real estate title issues within delegated authority.
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Who We AreJoin 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 DoApply 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 Tampa FL, and are open to remote work for strong candidates elsewhere in the U.S.

What You’ll Do: 

  • 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

Pay Range: $88,900.00 - $118,500.00 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.
What We OfferBy 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.

Skills Required

  • Law degree
  • Active license to practice law in good standing in state of employment
  • 5 to 7 years of experience underwriting title insurance or comparable law firm experience
  • Commercial real estate underwriting experience
  • Strong knowledge of real estate law, including federal and state regulations
  • Solid understanding of real estate title and settlement processes
  • Strong analytical, negotiation and business acumen
  • Ability to provide alternative solutions and convey unpopular information with tact
  • Proven ability to collaborate, act decisively, and build relationships internally and externally
  • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up timely
  • Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills

First American Title Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First American Title and has not been reviewed or approved by First American Title.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and healthcare advocacy services, and is often described as a strong point. Low‑cost options in some cases help overall compensation feel more reasonable.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan with a company match is part of the package. This retirement support is highlighted as helping to offset base‑pay concerns in several roles.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan is available and viewed favorably. Access to discounted equity contributes to the perceived competitiveness of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Grand Rapids, MI
13,104 Employees
Year Founded: 1889

What We Do

First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment. The First American Family of Companies’ core business lines include title insurance and closing/settlement services; title plant management services; title and other real property records and images; valuation products and services; home warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust, and investment advisory services. First American Title Insurance Company provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders and developers, title agencies and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans. First American's thorough title searches, title clearance and title insurance policies help to produce clear property titles and enable the efficient transfer of real estate. As one of the largest title insurance companies in the nation, First American offers title insurance and settlement services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and internationally. First American Title Insurance Company traces its history to 1889 and is the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF).

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