Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel - Hybrid Preferred/Remote USA Considered
Company websitefirstam.com (First American, opens in new tab)
Base salary $129,300 to $172,300
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range USA, Illinois, Chicago
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- LocationUSA, Illinois, Chicago
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
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
Enable you to apply your passion for law and risk analysis to real estate transactions. If you excel in collaborating with others to assess possibilities and discover solutions, it may be time to combine your analytical rigor with a premier brand in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add a Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel to our growing team. This position plays a key role in transforming commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results.What You’ll Do:
- Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies
- Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance
- Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services
- Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes
What You’ll Bring:
- 8-10 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred
- Law Degree required and admitted to practice law in state of employment
- Licensed to practice law, in good standing
- Must be familiar with real estate law
- Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
- Strong analytical rigor and business acumen
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact.
- Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
- Abstract thinking and creative solutions
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 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.Source: First American on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($129,300) is above 30% of the 83 Legal roles in Illinois listed on this site. Their median floor is $160,100; the middle half runs from $123,500 to $214,600.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
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Senior Software Engineer - Remote$129,300 to $172,300
Information Security Operations Manager$129,300 to $172,300
IT Audit Manager, Corporate Technology & Cybersecurity - HYBRID$129,300 to $172,300
Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel / Sr Underwriter (Remote US)$129,300 to $172,300
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel - Hybrid Preferred/Remote USA Considered (this listing) | $129,300 - $172,300 |
| Full Stack Senior Software Engineer (Remote in CA) | $129,300 - $172,300 |
| Sr. Product Manager - Payment Processing | $129,300 - $172,300 |
| Senior Software Engineer - Remote | $129,300 - $172,300 |
| Information Security Operations Manager | $129,300 - $172,300 |
| IT Audit Manager, Corporate Technology & Cybersecurity - HYBRID | $129,300 - $172,300 |
| Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel / Sr Underwriter (Remote US) | $129,300 - $172,300 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-17
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: USA, Illinois, Chicago
Pay Range: $129,300.00 - $172,300.00 Annually
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