First American
First American
Founded in 1889, First American is a real estate and financial services company supporting homebuyers, sellers, businesses, and investors through products and services designed for the property market. With more than 20,000 employees and over 700 offices worldwide, the company has grown into a $9 billion organization serving a broad range of real estate needs. First American’s work brings together industry expertise, technology, innovation, and community involvement, with a stated focus on employee engagement and workplace culture. Its careers profile is relevant to professionals interested in contributing to technology-enabled transformation across real estate and finance.

Senior Underwriting Counsel – Virginia Remote

First American seeks a senior underwriting counsel to support real estate title insurance operations in Virginia. The role advises agents, underwrites policies, and presents continuing-education seminars.

Description

  • Support company personnel, agents, and customers with underwriting counsel and authorization for real estate title insurance commitments and policies
  • Underwrite title insurance within delegated authority using established standards and guidelines
  • Advise company personnel on real estate settlement services
  • Issue underwriting standards and guidelines through established company processes
  • Share underwriting and real estate settlement services information with the team
  • Create and present continuing-education seminars for real estate and title agents and attorneys
  • Travel locally on occasion for business meetings and events
  • Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

  • Law degree required
  • Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of licensure
  • Eight to ten years of title underwriting experience
  • Experience with Virginia title underwriting
  • Familiarity with real estate law
  • Strong knowledge of core real estate title and settlement processes
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing real estate title insurance and settlement services
  • Understanding of real estate transaction underwriting for title insurance policy issuance
  • Ability to collaborate and make decisive judgments
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Strong organization, multitasking, prioritization, and timely follow-up skills
  • Strong negotiation abilities
  • Capacity for abstract thinking and creative problem-solving
  • Ability to develop original, well-reasoned solutions to complex issues
  • Ability to build professional relationships and rapport

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Equal opportunity employment

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