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
Leverage your passion for research, real estate law, and risk analysis to help drive complex commercial real estate transactions from contract to close.
First American is seeking a Commercial Title Officer / Commercial Underwriter to join our growing Commercial team. In this role, you will support and underwrite a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including high-liability multi-site and national deals. You will play a critical role in analyzing title risk, reviewing transaction documentation, issuing underwriting guidance, and partnering with customers and internal teams to deliver exceptional commercial title solutions.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while leveraging industry-leading technology, underwriting expertise, and escrow partnerships to transform the commercial real estate experience one transaction at a time.
This role is based in Houston, TX and operates in a hybrid environment for local candidates. Remote candidates outside the Houston area are also encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Do
Perform and review complete title searches for commercial transactions ranging from single-site properties to complex national portfolios and multi-state transactions
Analyze records including liens, judgments, easements, surveys, legal descriptions, and vesting documents to determine ownership, identify risks, and verify title conditions
Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization related to the issuance of commercial title insurance commitments, endorsements, guarantees, and policies
Utilize underwriting standards and delegated authority guidelines to evaluate and underwrite title risk
Properly price commitments, endorsements, policies, and guarantees using appropriate schedules of fees and charges
Review and approve transaction documentation including deeds, operating agreements, corporate resolutions, entity documents, and settlement-related materials
Select appropriate commitment and policy language for standard and extended coverage transactions
Provide guidance and support to internal teams regarding underwriting decisions, settlement services, and title resolution strategies
Collaborate with attorneys, customers, lenders, and internal partners to resolve complex title matters and facilitate successful closings
Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes
Support national commercial transactions and coordinate across multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of commercial title and/or underwriting experience, including experience with complex commercial transactions
Strong understanding of commercial real estate law, title insurance, and settlement practices and procedures
Experience underwriting commercial deals and high-liability transactions preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk and develop practical…