Job Overview
Location
2 Locations
Job Type
Full-time
Category
HR & Recruiting
Date Posted
March 19, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As an Ohio Underwriting Counsel (Remote) at First American Financial Corporation, you will provide critical underwriting support and legal expertise to ensure the accurate issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies, directly contributing to the company’s mission of empowering policy-issuing agents with trusted guidance and resources.
- • You will serve as a trusted legal advisor to company personnel, agents, and customers, applying underwriting standards within delegated authority to evaluate risk, authorize title insurance issuance, and support seamless real estate settlement services while upholding the highest standards of compliance and integrity.
- • Your role is vital to maintaining First American’s reputation as a leader in title insurance, where your counsel helps prevent title defects, facilitates smooth closings, and protects the interests of lenders, buyers, and sellers across Ohio.
- • Day-to-day, you will provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization for real estate title insurance commitments and policies, ensuring all decisions align with company underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- • You will utilize established underwriting standards and guidelines within your delegated authority limits to assess and underwrite title insurance transactions, making sound, timely decisions based on legal analysis and risk assessment.
- • You will guide company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services, offering expert interpretation of title issues, liens, encumbrances, and closing requirements to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- • You will develop and issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with First American’s internal processes, helping to standardize practices and improve consistency across the agency division.
- • You will handle additional duties as assigned, adapting to evolving business needs while maintaining a high level of responsiveness and precision in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
- • You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including agents, underwriters, claims, and legal departments to resolve complex title issues and provide proactive risk mitigation strategies.
- • You will maintain meticulous documentation of underwriting decisions, ensuring audit readiness and compliance with internal and external regulatory standards.
- • You will stay current on evolving Ohio real estate law, title insurance regulations, and federal/state compliance requirements to ensure all underwriting practices remain legally sound and up to date.
- • You will join a People First culture that has been recognized for ten consecutive years on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, where diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just values but operational imperatives driving innovation and employee empowerment.
- • You will be part of a legacy organization founded in 1889 that continues to prioritize its people, offering a supportive, inclusive environment where your legal expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your professional growth is actively nurtured.
- • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in Ohio-specific title underwriting, becoming a go-to authority on complex title issues within the state while contributing to national underwriting best practices.
- • You will achieve professional mastery in real estate title law and underwriting, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor whose counsel directly impacts the security and success of real estate transactions across Ohio.
🎯 Requirements
- • Law Degree (J.D.) required.
- • Admitted to practice law in the state of employment (Ohio) and in good standing.
- • 5-7 years of proven title underwriting experience, with specific Ohio Title Underwriting experience required.
- • Strong understanding of real estate law, title insurance principles, settlement processes, and applicable Federal and State regulations.
- • Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate, act decisively, and provide clear, authoritative guidance.
- • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and adept at multi-tasking, prioritizing, and following up in a timely manner with strong negotiation and creative problem-solving abilities.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- • Paid time off (PTO) and paid sick leave.
- • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) allowing employees to buy company stock at a discount.
- • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® honoree for ten consecutive years.
- • Remote work flexibility enabling work-life balance while serving Ohio-based clients and agents.
Skills & Technologies
Onsite
Degree Required
About First American Financial Corporation
First American Financial Corporation provides title insurance, settlement services, and risk solutions for real estate transactions in the United States and abroad. The company offers title insurance policies, escrow and closing services, tax monitoring, home warranty products, and data and analytics for lenders, servicers, investors, and government-sponsored enterprises. Its segments include title insurance and services, specialty insurance, and corporate operations. Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Santa Ana, California, First American supports residential and commercial property transactions through a network of agents and direct operations.
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