Sr. Underwriter/Sr. Underwriting Counsel (Remote) at First American

You are a seasoned attorney or real estate professional with 8 to 10 years of experience in title underwriting. You must hold a law degree and be licensed to pr

Work type: remote

Location: USA, Missouri, Kansas City

Salary: $102,200 – $136,200/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

You are a seasoned attorney or real estate professional with 8 to 10 years of experience in title underwriting. You must hold a law degree and be licensed to practice in your state to qualify for the counsel track. **What makes it worth a look...** First American offers a remote role based in Missouri with an annual salary range of $102,200 to $136,200. This is a chance to work for a long-standing industry leader that has earned multiple regional and national workplace awards over the last decade. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Possess 8 to 10 years of professional title underwriting experience. * Maintain an active law license in your state of residence. * Demonstrate deep expertise in federal and state real estate regulations. * Have a proven track record underwriting complex title insurance transactions.

Job Description

# 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

Bring your expertise in underwriting and real estate law to complex transactions that demand both precision and creativity. If you’re energized by evaluating risk, collaborating across teams, and delivering thoughtful solutions, this is an opportunity to make an impact with a trusted leader in the industry.

First American is seeking a Sr. Underwriter / Sr. Underwriting Counsel to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide critical guidance and decision-making support across commercial real estate transactions, helping drive confident outcomes for our customers, agents, and internal partners.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers related to the issuance of title insurance commitments and policies


• Apply underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority to evaluate and approve title insurance transactions


• Offer guidance to internal teams in the execution of real estate settlement services


• Develop and communicate underwriting standards and guidelines in alignment with established company processes


• Serve as a key resource for sharing insights and information related to underwriting and settlement services across the team


• Support additional responsibilities as needed

• Law Degree required (for Underwriting Counsel)


• Admitted to practice in state of employment (for Underwriting Counsel)


• Licensed to practice in state of employment (for Underwriting Counsel)


• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred


• 8–10 years of title underwriting experience


• Strong knowledge of real estate law, including federal and state regulations


• Deep understanding of title insurance and settlement processes, including core concepts and industry practices


• Proven ability to underwrite real estate transactions for title insurance issuance


• Strong analytical thinking paired with sound decision-making skills


• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to navigate complex situations with professionalism


• A collaborative mindset with the ability to act decisively and build strong relationships


• Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational and prioritization skills


• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and listening


• Ability to think creatively, apply abstract reasoning, and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges

Pay Range: $102,200.00 - $136,200.00 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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