First American

Senior Product Underwriting Counsel (Remote)

First American • $129K — $172K *
US-Anywhere
+ 3 other locationsRemote
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Law Degree required.
  • Admitted to law practice in appropriate manner for position and location.
  • 3-5 years of experience as product underwriting counsel; or 7-10 years of title underwriting or real estate law practice experience.
  • Understanding of AI-assisted workflows, generative AI tools, and machine learning concepts relevant to underwriting.
  • Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and consistency across underwriting applications.
  • Superior verbal and visual communication skills.
  • Strong business acumen and strategic agility.

Responsibilities

  • Leads underwriting vision and strategy for AI-enhanced products.
  • Identifies and manages title insurance and regulatory risks associated with AI tools.
  • Provides subject matter expertise in title insurance to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Partners with product and engineering teams to deploy AI-assisted workflows.
  • Collaborates with legal and compliance teams for responsible AI use.
  • Acts as a liaison between transaction underwriters and tech teams to align products with real-world practices.
  • Mentors junior product underwriting counsel.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance covered at 100%.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policy.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements and remote work options.
Full Job Description

What We Do
Product Underwriting Counsel roles provide title insurance underwriting expertise to teams building modern technology products that involve or affect title insurance policies or underwriting processes. These roles serve on multidisciplinary product teams, typically comprised of product managers, designers, researchers, and engineers, where they identify and manage title insurance risk, and provide subject matter expertise in title insurance law, title insurance coverage, real estate conveyancing law, and real estate transaction pathways. Product Underwriting Counsel roles interface with transactional underwriters across the organization, and also interface with Legal Department colleagues who are responsible for legal issues outside the realm of title insurance coverage.

What You'll Do:

  • Leads underwriting vision and strategy for a technology or AI-enabled product or product line, including tools that augment underwriting decision-making, risk evaluation, and operational efficiency.
  • Identifies, evaluates, communicates, and manages title insurance, regulatory, operational, and model-related risk associated with a technology or AI-enabled underwriting tool.
  • Provides underwriting, title insurance, real estate conveyancing, and underwriting workflow subject matter expertise to product managers, designers, researchers, engineers, and data science/AI teams.
  • Partners with product, engineering, and data science teams to design and deploy AI-assisted underwriting tools and workflows.
  • Collaborates with legal, compliance, information security, and risk management stakeholders to support responsible and compliant use of AI technologies.
  • Serves as a strategic liaison between transaction underwriters and technology teams to ensure AI-enabled products align with real-world underwriting practices.
  • Holds a leadership role in product strategy discussions.
  • Interfaces with stakeholders in other departments and helps clear roadblocks to product success.
  • Demonstrates deep knowledge of market dynamics, competitive threats, and competitive advantages.
  • 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.
  • Partners with product manager to drive product evolution and priorities.
  • Mentors and trains more junior product underwriting counsel.
  • Contributes to the development and advancement of product underwriting principles throughout the enterprise.

What You'll Bring:

  • Law Degree required.
  • Admitted to law practice in manner appropriate for the position and location.
  • 3-5 years of experience as product underwriting counsel; or 7-10 years of title underwriting or real estate law practice experience and demonstrated aptitude for the position.
  • Understanding of AI-assisted workflows, generative AI tools, machine learning concepts, and automation technologies relevant to underwriting and real estate transactions.
  • Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, explainability, consistency, and underwriting applicability.
  • Superior verbal and visual communication skills.
  • Superior understanding of land titles, real estate law, and conveyancing process.
  • Superior understanding of federal and state laws related to title insurance and settlement services.
  • Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability regarding emerging technologies and digital transformation.
  • Strong business acumen and strategic agility that influences outcomes and successfully negotiates for resources.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with keen ability to explain complex concepts across the organization and to large audiences.
  • Successful track record of designing, developing, and executing complex projects.

Pay Range: $129,300.00 - $172,300.00 AnnuallyThis hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

 

** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **

About First American

First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment. The First American Family of Companies' core business lines include title insurance and closing/settlement services; title plant management services; title and other real property records and images; valuation products and services; home warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust, and investment advisory services.

First American Careers

Join the vibrant team at First American, a leading company renowned for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional excellence. As one of the most respected names in the industry, First American offers unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career to new heights.

Work You’ll Do

At First American, your work transcends ordinary job responsibilities. You will be part of a dynamic team that drives industry standards through innovation and leadership. Engage in projects that transform our services and, by extension, the industry itself, making an impact that matters.

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Culture and Benefits

First American is committed to creating a workplace where every team member feels valued. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment. Our benefits package is comprehensive, supporting both your professional and personal life, including health, wellness, and continuous learning opportunities.

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We believe in nurturing our team’s skills through targeted training programs, including leadership development and diversity training. These initiatives ensure that you are equipped to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and personal growth.

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Why First American?

Choosing First American means opting for a career where your skills are appreciated and your contributions are valued. Here, every employee is empowered to reach their full potential, supported by our culture of growth, leadership, and innovation. Join First American today and be part of a team that is reshaping the future through exceptional service, dedication, and a commitment to excellence. Explore the positions we have available and take the first step towards a rewarding career at First American.
Learn more about First American
Size
22,233 employees
Market Cap
$5.4 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$696.4 million
Founded
1889
5 Year Trend
+10.6%
Revenue
$7 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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