Product Underwriting Counsel

Who We Are
Join a team that puts its People First! 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.

What We Do
The Product Underwriting Counsel partners closely with technology and product teams to identify, evaluate, and manage title insurance risk. The position bridges legal, underwriting, and product development functions by translating complex title insurance, real estate, technology, automation, and AI-assisted workflow concepts into actionable guidance that shapes product strategy, underwriting protocols, and product evolution.

What You'll Do:

• Identifies, evaluates, communicates, and manages title insurance risk associated with a technology feature, product, or product line.
• Executes the underwriting vision and strategy for a technology feature, product, or product line.
• Participates in planning meetings and product strategy discussions.
• Assesses market competition by cultivating knowledge of competitor products to identify gaps, competitive threats, and competitive advantages.
• Provides underwriting, title insurance, and real estate conveyancing subject matter expertise to product manager(s), designer(s), researcher(s), and engineer(s).
• Translates complex title insurance and real estate concepts into clear ideas accessible to product team members in ways that influence product strategy.
• Translates complex technology product concepts into clear ideas accessible to transaction underwriters in ways that influence transaction underwriting protocol.
• Executes tasks and assignments on the product roadmap.
• Provides input to the product development team for product evolution and priorities.

What You'll Bring:

• Law Degree required.
• Admitted to law practice in manner appropriate for the position and location.
• At least three years of direct title insurance underwriting, title counsel, or real estate conveyancing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to apply underwriting judgment in technology, product, automation, or AI-enabled environments.
• Strong verbal and visual communication skills.
• Strong understanding of land titles, real estate law, and conveyancing process.
• Strong understanding of federal and state laws related to title insurance and settlement services.
• Some technical aptitude (e.g., novice-level understanding of at least one software engineering language).
• Business acumen and strategic agility that influences outcomes and successfully negotiates for resources.

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.