Commercial Underwriting Counsel for Real Estate

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firstamKansas City (MO)

Lawyers Other Activities Related to Real Estate

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About the role

First American is seeking a Commercial Underwriter / Underwriting Counsel to join our team. You’ll provide critical guidance across commercial real estate transactions, helping drive confident outcomes for customers, agents, and internal partners. The role emphasizes underwriting certainty, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Required are a Law Degree and state licensure; experience in title underwriting is essential, with strong negotiation and communication skills to

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