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Salt Lake City, Utah · USA job

Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Remote)

First American Financial Corporation

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job description

Overview

In this role you will provide underwriting support and legal guidance for real estate title insurance, operating within delegated authority to issue commitments and policies. You will collaborate with colleagues and customers to streamline settlement services and uphold underwriting standards. The position supports the transformation of the commercial real estate experience by enabling confident risk assessment and compliant decision-making. You'll engage with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, compliant solutions and guidance. This opportunity offers impact within a renowned brand and a people-first culture focused on inclusion and professional growth.

Compensation / Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision
  • 401k
  • PTO/paid sick leave
  • employee stock purchase plan
Responsibilities
  • Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization related to title insurance commitments and policies
  • Apply underwriting standards within delegated limits to issue title insurance
  • Guide company personnel in performing real estate settlement services
  • Issue underwriting standards and guidelines according to established processes
Key requirements
  • 8-10 years title underwriting experience; commercial experience preferred
  • Law degree required and admitted to practice law in the state of employment
  • Licensed to practice law, in good standing
  • Familiar with real estate law
  • Strong understanding of real estate title and settlement processes
  • strong negotiation skills
  • ability to collaborate and build internal and external relationships
  • excellent listening, verbal, and written communication
  • real estate title underwriting
  • real estate settlement process
  • underwriting standards and guidelines

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