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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$90K - $98K *

Unlock potential by managing client partnerships and driving sales growth. Collaborate with internal teams and clients to achieve strategic goals, enhance marketing strategies, and identify new revenu...

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1 week ago

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

$75K - $109K *

Advance the future of Building Information Modeling by leading BIM strategies, ensuring model quality, and mentoring teams. Drive innovation through technology initiatives and enhance project delivery...

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

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate growth by driving AI adoption in legal teams. You'll convert inbound leads and build outbound strategies to tap into a vast market, managing demos, trials, and closing deals while collabora...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Lead the Washington operations center to drive revenue growth, optimize staffing, and enhance client relations. Ensure high-quality service delivery while managing performance metrics and overseeing o...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading AI governance and privacy initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and responsible AI practices while managing complex legal challenges...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$186K - $278K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

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Columbia, SCRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Advance your career by leading transformative sales operations strategies that shape revenue growth. Collaborate with executive leadership to optimize forecasting, performance metrics, and sales techn...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $125K *

Lead the charge in crafting high-quality proposals and managing complex RFP processes while ensuring alignment with customer specifications and company standards under tight deadlines...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $230K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate growth by leading a dedicated marketing organization that drives client engagement, brand leadership, and revenue across diverse financial sectors, while establishing innovative strategies...

Oak Brook, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$350K - $410K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $175K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $137K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $182K *

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Miami, FLRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative partner acquisition marketing strategies, leading cross-functional teams to elevate brand impact. Drive customer engagement with creative, data-driven campaigns while managing perf...

Somerville, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $172K *

Shape the future of cash management by enhancing forecasting capabilities and providing critical insights for strategic decision-making, operational planning, and capital allocation in a dynamic envir...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $102K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $172K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $165K *

Elevate insider threat investigation capabilities by leveraging advanced analytics and risk assessment skills to support complex investigations and enhance organizational security posture against insi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $137K *

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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.