Underwriting Counsel Jobs

Explore Underwriting Counsel opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Underwriting Counsel attorneys advise insurers and other organizations on legal and regulatory issues that affect underwriting decisions, policy language, risk exposure, and business practices.

What Does an Underwriting Counsel Do?

Underwriting Counsel partners with underwriting teams, claims professionals, compliance departments, and business leaders. Responsibilities may include interpreting insurance policies and regulations, reviewing coverage questions, advising on complex risks, developing guidelines, supporting product initiatives, and helping ensure underwriting practices align with applicable laws.

Common Underwriting Counsel Specialties

Roles vary by employer and line of business. Opportunities may focus on property and casualty, life and health, title insurance, reinsurance, specialty coverage, or financial services. Some positions emphasize policy drafting and product development, while others center on regulatory guidance, coverage analysis, or support for underwriting teams.

Qualifications and Career Experience

Employers commonly seek a law degree, admission to a state bar, and experience with insurance, regulatory matters, or commercial legal work. Strong candidates bring clear communication, sound judgment, practical risk analysis, and the ability to translate complex legal requirements into useful business guidance. Requirements vary by position and jurisdiction.

Find Underwriting Counsel Jobs on Ladders

Browse Underwriting Counsel job listings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by specialization, seniority, employer, and location to find a position that fits your legal experience and career goals.

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$178K - $225K *

Lead legal support for Finance and Capital Markets, ensuring compliance and strategic execution of ABS transactions and SEC reporting, while managing counsel and navigating complex agreements to drive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $127K *

Empower your career by analyzing contracts and pricing strategies to optimize profitability and growth. Utilize your underwriting expertise to assess risks, support internal initiatives, and guide tea...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive Rating & Underwriting support for Stop Loss products, ensuring accurate proposal rates and renewals for groups of 100+, while collaborating clos...

Newark, NJRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to drive insurance product design and implementation. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while facilitating effective busine...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $243K *

Manage complex civil litigation cases, serving as lead counsel for insurance defense. Collaborate with a nationwide team, ensuring high productivity and quality case handling while mentoring junior at...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Empower your career by leveraging actuarial expertise to drive strategic rate filings and innovative pricing solutions within a collaborative global team, influencing business outcomes through detaile...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $240K *

Help us empower families by providing essential mortgage protection coverage. Join a supportive team where you can thrive through training and mentorship, making a meaningful impact in clients' lives...

Melbourne, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $204K *

Champion strategic financial planning and analysis, driving enterprise-wide initiatives and insights. Lead a high-performing team, enhance reporting capabilities, and support executive decision-making...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's paving the way for innovative product and engineering solutions. As a Senior Corporate Counsel, you'll provide essential legal guidance on AI, payments, and privacy, ensuring compli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $85K *

Unlock potential by driving new business and building relationships in mid-market food sectors. Focus on achieving sales targets, managing the sales process, and delivering tailored SaaS solutions tha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$165K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading licensing and business contracts, providing strategic legal support across teams, and managing a talented unit to ensure effective contract governance and compliance in a d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$112K - $149K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing legal support in mortgage servicing. You'll ensure compliance with regulations, draft essential documents, and collaborate with operational teams to minimize...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive the enhancement of Compliance Monitoring and Testing programs, ensuring regulatory alignment and effective risk management. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and su...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $163K *

Drive impactful credit decisions by underwriting commercial loans, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with clients and mentor team members while managing risk and enhancing...

Draper, UTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $330K *

Drive medical excellence by bridging clinical insights with risk management, guiding underwriting standards, and ensuring compliance across Life, Disability, and Long Term Care products while collabor...

Wisconsin, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $188K *

Lead Pension Risk Transfer initiatives through effective management of complex transactions, ensuring seamless execution from client engagement to implementation while building strategic relationships...

Chesterfield, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $262K *

Redefine underwriting strategies by managing a complex book of fine arts insurance. Drive new business growth, mentor teams, and leverage industry relationships to enhance profitability and compliance...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $225K *

Contribute to the growth of our retail segment by leading human capital strategies that optimize talent acquisition, performance management, and organizational design in alignment with business object...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion the successful delivery of projects and technology initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risks, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes that align with business ob...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive your career forward by leading client engagement and market development in Knowledge & Research Services. Build relationships, shape client needs, and oversee impactful programs while collaborat...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower client organizations by leading loss-control programs, conducting evaluations, and delivering impactful training sessions. Build strong relationships and drive risk management strategies to en...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $107K *

Transform data governance operations by driving process adoption, supporting data stewards, and enhancing governance tools. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, improve workflows, and leverage...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $165K *

Support the advancement of legal AI by evaluating, enhancing, and ensuring the quality of legal systems, guiding product teams with legal expertise and innovative solutions that maximize value from da...

Lehi, UTRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $113K *

Unlock the potential of reinsurance accounting by ensuring accurate reporting and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, maintain compliance, and support financial int...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $148K *

Unlock potential by determining risk acceptability and pricing for complex insurance accounts. Collaborate with brokers, analyze claims, and foster relationships to achieve production goals in a fast...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Underwriting Counsel do?question toggle

    Underwriting Counsel provides legal guidance to underwriting teams and business leaders, including advice on policy interpretation, coverage, regulatory requirements, risk, and underwriting practices.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Underwriting Counsel jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a law degree, an active bar license, and relevant experience in insurance, regulatory law, or commercial legal practice. Specific requirements depend on the employer and specialty.

  • Which industries hire Underwriting Counsel?question toggle

    Insurers and related organizations hire Underwriting Counsel across property and casualty, life and health, title insurance, reinsurance, specialty insurance, and financial services.

  • What types of work can Underwriting Counsel specialize in?question toggle

    Specialties may include policy drafting, coverage analysis, product development, regulatory compliance, reinsurance, and legal support for particular lines of insurance.

  • Where can I find Underwriting Counsel jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job listings paying $100,000 or more, including legal opportunities such as Underwriting Counsel roles.