95-2566122 First American Title Insurance Co · USA, OR

Commercial Underwriter/Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Possible Hybrid) — USA, OR

Full-timeUSA, OR$97,700–$130,300/yearPosted 2026-07-15Apply on Workday
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Who We Are

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 Commercial Underwriting/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.

Location: This position is based in Portland, with the opportunity to work from our Vancouver office and potential hybrid flexibility, depending on business needs.

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:

  • 5-7 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred
  • Law Degree required and admitted to practice law in state of employment (for Counsel)
  • Licensed to practice law, in good standing (for Counsel)
  • 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
  • High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Pay Range: $97,700.00 - $130,300.00 Annually

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