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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$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $150K *

Support organizational objectives by providing strategic legal advice and managing risk across various corporate matters. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and protect the organizatio...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $194K *

Drive innovative insurance solutions as a Product Manager, leading product and pricing initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure competitive, compliant offerings that meet customer needs while a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $285K *

Shape the future of corporate governance and securities law by leading public company reporting and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide strategic legal guidance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Empower the legal team by negotiating complex commercial agreements, supporting global sales, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth while managing risk and ensuring co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a subject-matter expert, providing strategic guidance and bespoke insurance solutions for complex multi-generational family offices, while influencing product development and en...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $201K *

Empower your legal career by managing complex workers' compensation cases, providing strategic litigation services, and delivering expert legal advice to ensure optimal outcomes for clients and claims...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $153K *

Lead complex auto and property subrogation litigation, managing cases from investigation to resolution. Collaborate with claims teams, develop recovery strategies, and represent the company in court t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Lead compliance excellence by enhancing our Compliance Management System. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to mortgage banking regulations while fostering...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$104K - $166K *

Elevate client support as you lead a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional service, managing business operations, and driving sales growth in the insurance sector. Leverage your deep expert...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving legal excellence and risk management. As a Senior Commercial Paralegal, you'll draft and negotiate agreements, coordinate legal responses, and support cross-dep...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in driving sales success and team engagement through strategic planning, performance analysis, and talent development, while fostering strong client relationships and optimizing operat...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Grow relationships with elite advisors by delivering strategic solutions and enhancing service experiences. Drive organic growth and retention through proactive communication and collaboration with in...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Manage relationships with elite advisors, ensuring exceptional service and organic growth. Collaborate with C-Level executives to enhance client experiences and optimize business performance through s...

New Mexico, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Help us foster strong relationships with elite advisors, ensuring exceptional service and organic growth. Leverage industry knowledge to enhance client satisfaction and retention while driving strateg...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance relationships with elite advisors, driving client retention and organic growth through strategic analyses and consultative solutions while ensuring a superior service ex...

Missouri, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Build strategic sales pipelines to drive new business growth in employee benefits solutions, focusing on client relationships, prospecting, and customized solutions to meet diverse organizational need...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Manage high-severity EPL and professional liability claims through resolution, leveraging extensive claims expertise and strategic analysis to navigate complex insurance environments. Foster collabora...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing underwriting excellence through analytics and innovation. Lead a skilled group of underwriters, manage complex cases, and collaborate across teams to improve...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Empower legal firms by leading the development of innovative IT solutions, driving market strategies, and enhancing service offerings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish credibility...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Advance your career by adjudicating complex Workers Compensation claims, ensuring timely resolutions while providing exceptional client support in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with opportu...

Syracuse, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in expanding business through independent agencies in your territory. Build relationships, drive adoption of quoting tools, and achieve production targets while providing valuable insi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of compliance by leading a dynamic team, enhancing policies, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced insurance environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure regulator...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Champion the adjudication of complex General Liability and Auto BI claims, ensuring timely resolutions and client satisfaction. Leverage industry expertise to deliver innovative solutions while foster...

Marlton, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $125K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales role driving growth through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions, while managing a vast territory and developing impactful relationships with key distr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.