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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$185K - $225K *

Lead impactful Enterprise and Strategic deals by partnering with sales teams to deliver tailored legal tech solutions. Engage directly with sophisticated buyers, translating complex needs into compell...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $225K *

Join a team that's redefining legal technology by engaging directly with sophisticated buyers. Leverage your legal expertise to drive strategic sales, deliver tailored solutions, and collaborate acros...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer engagement by creating impactful marketing strategies for cutting-edge AI legal solutions, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams and delivering rapid, high-quality content an...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $165K *

Transform your career by leading revenue cycle consulting projects, managing junior staff, and driving operational improvements while building strong client relationships. Leverage your expertise in h...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $175K *

Unlock your potential by leading risk management initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to assess project risks, and developing comprehensive risk strategies. Engage clients and enhance your exp...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $225K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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Phoenix, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining mortgage banking! Drive growth by leveraging existing relationships and cultivating new ones. If you're an experienced Mortgage Banker, help transform the lending landsca...

Holmdel, NJRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $165K *

Champion transformative growth within enterprise insurance accounts by leveraging extensive industry expertise, strategic account management, and consultative selling to drive revenue and client satis...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $138K *

Unlock potential by leading complex subrogation claims, negotiating settlements, and mentoring team members. This role requires expertise in workers' compensation and litigation, driving recovery stra...

Lansing, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping commercial agreements that drive our global luxury lifestyle business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contracting practices, ensuring speed, quality, and...

Corte Madera, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$88K - $120K *

Help us transform the insurance experience by guiding clients through complex life and health coverage options. Manage a high-volume pipeline and collaborate across teams to enhance service delivery a...

Toronto, ONRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $150K *

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Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $161K *

Drive impactful change in workplace dynamics by serving as a trusted advisor in team member relations. Utilize expertise in investigations, policy development, and data analysis to enhance organizatio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Join us to drive client relationships and business growth, managing complex accounts while ensuring delivery excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to create strategic account plans and lead new bu...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

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California, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $240K *

Empower clients by providing tailored mortgage protection solutions. Engage with potential clients, analyze their needs, and guide them through the application process while enjoying flexible work opt...

Madison, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $240K *

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Ogden, UTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $166K *

Develop strategic account plans to acquire and grow revenue in the Commercial Property & Casualty insurance sector while fostering key relationships and understanding customer operational challenges f...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$102K - $154K *

Transform credit risk analysis by conducting in-depth financial reviews and collaborating with business leaders to enhance processes and drive growth. Leverage technology and AI solutions to assess cr...

Hartford, CTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Reimagine pricing strategies and analytics in commercial insurance, driving growth through innovative actuarial solutions and advanced data insights. Lead a high-performing team to enhance decision-ma...

Arizona, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to conducting thorough boiler and pressure vessel inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with underwriting and claims to enhance risk ma...

St. Paul, MNRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

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$126K - $162K *

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1 week ago

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4 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.