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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$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team eager for results-driven sales professionals. You'll capitalize on opportunities in investment real estate, building strategic client relationships while driving r...

Reno, NVRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Engage with real estate investors to cultivate relationships and drive revenue growth while achieving monthly sales targets of $3 million or more in origination volume. Leverage industry insights to o...

St. Louis, MORemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Engage in a high-impact sales role designed for motivated professionals. Drive revenue growth by cultivating strategic relationships and exceeding sales targets in the investment real estate sector, c...

Rochester, MNRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your sales career by driving revenue in real estate funding. Leverage your expertise to build client relationships and pursue lending opportunities, achieving high origination volumes in a...

West Palm Beach, FLRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to growth by driving sales and building relationships with real estate investors. Seek motivated professionals with a proven ability to achieve high origination volumes in a fast-paced lend...

Boise, IDRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive new business by building relationships with real estate investors and brokers, leveraging sales expertise to exceed targets and deliver tailored loan solutions in a fast-paced, high-impact envir...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Tackle the fast-paced world of real estate lending as a Loan Originator, driving revenue growth and building strategic relationships within the investment sector. Your sales acumen will create customi...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $131K *

Shape the future of data governance by driving best practices and collaboration across marketing teams. Partner with experts to enhance data quality and ensure compliance with governance policies for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $261K *

Lead the charge in delivering strategic legal counsel in employment, benefits, and workforce-related matters, ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering collaboration with business leaders to impl...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$199K - $370K *

Build strategic partnerships that drive growth and market success. Oversee the full lifecycle of partnerships, from sourcing and negotiation to execution and performance monitoring, ensuring alignment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Manage diverse legal matters in a dynamic industrial environment, providing strategic support across commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance while collaborating closely w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $243K *

Lead a team to enhance business processes, ensuring compliance and performance metrics while collaborating with enterprise partners to drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation in a dynamic env...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $111K *

Unlock potential by transforming data into actionable insights for product decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze trends, optimize processes, and drive growth in HSA products, w...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $173K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing advanced risk segmentation strategies, leveraging statistical methodologies and machine learning to optimize financial returns and enhance model performa...

Southfield, MIRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at our financial reporting function by leading compliance, ensuring accurate statements, and mentoring a skilled team. Drive technical accounting excellence and support executive d...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$55K - $250K *

Drive your career with a leading mortgage lender by building strong referral networks, conducting community outreach, and achieving sales goals. Leverage your expertise to support low and moderate-inc...

Johnston, RIRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $164K *

Drive your career forward as a Senior Actuarial Analyst, performing complex pricing analyses and collaborating with leadership to develop effective pricing strategies that align with organizational go...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining forensics and collections globally. Lead a skilled team, enhance operational efficiency, and drive client engagement while ensuring compliance and defensibility across re...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $181K *

Drive enterprise data governance and knowledge management strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality, support compliance, and enable AI governance. Ensure strong data...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $403K *

Join a team that's transforming data governance and quality in Property & Casualty. Lead initiatives that ensure trusted, compliant data across the enterprise, driving strategic decisions and enhancin...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate product strategy and execution for US tax solutions, driving innovation and integration within the tax technology landscape while ensuring compliance and market alignment through collaboration...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the creation and enhancement of high-quality technical documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex information into user-friendly content that improves the overa...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform state government affairs by leading advocacy strategies, managing a high-performing team, and integrating AI to enhance legislative tracking and insights, ensuring alignment with business ob...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $275K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in Tort and Liability law. Leverage your litigation skills and academic background while collaborating with a diverse workforce. Enjoy competitive compensati...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage complex client accounts, drive satisfaction, and enhance relationships with C-level executives. Collaborate across business lines to deliver strategic solutions and ensur...

Wisconsin, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.