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Who We AreJoin 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 ten 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 We DoOperations Counsel provides in-house legal and regulatory advice relative to topics affecting the insurance and financial services industries; provides legal counsel to operational teams; drafts contracts, policies and procedures, occasionally interfaces with regulatory authorities and reports to management on changes in applicable law and regulatory trends in the industry.What You'll Do:Responsible for providing and rendering practical, timely, and high-quality legal counsel and guidance to the company division (s) and department (s) to which you are assigned, working closely with the independent Corporate Compliance Department to ensure compliance throughout the organization with regard to applicable laws and regulationsAssignments are broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuityMay act in advisory capacity, making recommendations which have a major bearing on the conduct of the organization's businessWhat You'll Bring:Law Degree RequiredAdmitted to practice in state of employmentTypically has 3 -8 years professional experience in area of specializationLicensed to practice law, in good standingKnows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specializationKnowledge of Federal and State regulationsWell-developed legal research, contract drafting, risk assessment and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize and work under pressureAbility to build and maintain rapport with leadership, team members, and external contactsThe pay range for this role is $126,100 - $168,125 annually.This 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.What We OfferBy choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also 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. Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the followin