Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel / Sr Underwriter (Remote US)
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 in United States
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- LocationUnited States
- WorkplaceRemote
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (37 min 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
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 an Sr. Underwriter to our growing Energy Group. This position plays a key role in transforming the commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results.What You'll Do
- Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
- Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
- Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
- Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
- Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure
- Law Degree required (for Counsel role).
- Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
- 8-10 years title underwriting experience.
- Must be familiar with real estate law.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
- General knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
- General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
- Ability to collaborate and act decisively.
- Detail oriented.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.
** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **
First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).
First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.
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 40% of the 3,389 Finance & Accounting roles nationwide listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $138,000; the middle half runs from $115,000 to $170,200.
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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IT Audit Manager, Corporate Technology & Cybersecurity - HYBRID$129,300 to $172,300
Senior Claims Counsel – Title Insurance (Remote)$129,300 to $172,300
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel / Sr Underwriter (Remote US) (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 |
| Senior Claims Counsel – Title Insurance (Remote) | $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
- 2026-10-01
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: USA, California, Remote
Pay Range: $129,300.00 - $172,300.00 Annually
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