Commercial Underwriting Counsel providing underwriting support for title insurance in real estate transactions at First American's National Commercial Services. Collaborating with personnel to guide title insurance issuance and settlement services.
About the role
- Counsel supporting BECU's mission by providing legal guidance on various issues. Ensuring compliance with laws while collaborating with teams for member well-being.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Legal Research: Investigate legal issues, interpret statutes, case law, and regulations and produce clear, well‑reasoned written analyses for senior legal counsel.
- Review and Negotiate Contracts: Evaluate assigned contract clauses and other documents, negotiating terms to protect BECU’s interests under the guidance of senior counsel.
- Apply Risk Awareness: Use your understanding of BECU’s risk tolerance to ensure legal approaches and recommendations align with organizational standards.
- Support Litigation Activities: Collaborate on litigation matters as needed, helping prepare materials, conduct analysis, and support case strategy.
- Support Additional Legal Needs: Contribute to other projects or responsibilities as assigned to advance departmental and organizational goals.
Requirements
- Law Degree or equivalent and membership in the Washington State Bar Association required.
- Minimum one year of experience with litigation or Financial Services and Collections or Recovery required.
- Admission to practice law in the Federal Courts in the State of Washington, or admission secured within 1 year.
- Verbal and written skills to effectively communicate and provide customer service.
- Conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure legal issues are resolved effectively.
- Effective negotiation skills.
Benefits
- 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
- 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
- Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
- PTO Program + Exchange Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match
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