Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. 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 ten 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

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Senior Underwriting Counsel to join our team. This role primarily involves working with title agents to underwrite residential and commercial real estate transactions, foster strong relationships, ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, and drive business growth.

This position will be located in Alabama, as a hybrid role. Travel within the state will be needed.

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications:

• Education: Law Degree
• Admitted to practice in state of employment.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• Must be familiar with real estate law.
• Experience: Title insurance or real estate industry experience, preferably title insurance underwriting.
• Knowledge: An understanding of Federal and State regulations related to real estate.

Skills:

• Provide underwriting support to title agents and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits.
• Issue underwriting standards and guidelines as per company processes.
• Flexible for other duties or special projects.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to collaborate, act decisively, and think creatively.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Engagement in title industry associations.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about building strong client relationships and driving business success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Pay Range: $114,600 - $152,900 Annually. This position is eligible for bonus pay and/or incentives.

 

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 Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also 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.