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 - $95K *

Transform eDiscovery management by driving operational excellence, ensuring timely project delivery, and enhancing workflow efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold quality standards and fo...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Engage in proactive recruitment to attract top-performing Account Executives in the non-QM mortgage sector. Blend talent acquisition with market intelligence for strategic sourcing and relationship-bu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $135K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$74K - $124K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $145K *

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform client relationships by driving retention and growth through strategic insights and data analysis. Lead negotiations with complex clients, ensuring profitable partnerships while collaboratin...

North Carolina, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $128K *

Lead investigations into fraud and misconduct, developing strategies to prevent and detect risks. Oversee a team, ensuring thorough investigations and compliance with legal standards while collaborati...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$108K - $184K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the implementation of a cutting-edge multinational insurance platform, enhancing workflows and collaboration across diverse territories while ensuring compliance and operat...

Warren, NJRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $312K *

Partner with us to architect legal strategies that support innovation within a high-growth environment. You'll advise on compliance and risk while driving commercial negotiations and guiding product d...

Hoboken, NJRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in complex financial reporting and reinsurance accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving process improvements and providing exceptional service to internal and externa...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $130K *

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Glastonbury, CTRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $105K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $96K *

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Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $285K *

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Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Champion the enhancement of financial reporting processes and efficiencies, ensuring accurate visibility into organizational performance. Collaborate with leadership on strategic projects to drive ope...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $105K *

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Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.