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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$174K - $239K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by providing strategic legal support for innovative oncology partnerships. Leverage your expertise to navigate complex commercial models while managing legal...

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$92K - $125K *

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$90K - $100K *

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$73K - $122K *

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$94K - $118K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $85K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $130K *

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Eden Prairie, MNRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Oversee consulting engagements to assess risks in processes and controls. Act as a subject matter expert in financial, operational, and IT audits, providing advisory services and enhancing audit funct...

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$73K - $103K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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Missouri, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $193K *

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Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Illinois, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $135K *

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California, USRemote

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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.