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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$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Mortgage Banker, driving financial success across all 50 states with a supportive team and cutting-edge tools. Collaborate strategically and leverage top-tier resources...

Annapolis, MDRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Drive your career forward by managing key partnerships and delivering measurable results. This role blends strategic relationship management with consultative selling, ensuring partner success and gro...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$205K - $280K *

Transform the brand strategy of a marketed respiratory product by providing expert legal counsel and strategic partnership across multiple teams, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving eff...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining risk engineering by leveraging your expertise to assess and enhance resilience in the chemical and energy sectors. Collaborate with industry leaders to deliver practical...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $243K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing commercial banking relationships, focusing on Mortgage Servicing Rights and Warehouse Lending. Drive revenue growth while ensuring compliance and fostering str...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Manage enhanced due diligence reviews for high-risk customers, ensuring compliance with AML regulations. Utilize expertise to assess risks, document findings, and provide recommendations, while collab...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $177K *

Optimize strategic decisions by leading a team of actuaries to analyze complex financial data. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance provider relationships and reporting, driving impactful solution...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Lead Post Close operations, ensuring compliance and quality in loan processes. Collaborate with senior management to enhance efficiency and risk management while fostering a culture of continuous impr...

Orange, CARemote

Yesterday

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

$130K - $170K *

Transform your legal career by supporting clients in complex litigation. Collaborate with senior attorneys on wage-and-hour cases, conduct research, and prepare for court appearances while ensuring st...

St. Paul, MNRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $127K *

Drive strategic growth in the healthcare provider sector by leveraging cross-functional teams to close complex deals, enhance client relationships, and optimize experience management solutions for imp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career as a Senior Mortgage Banker, leveraging extensive marketing support and advanced tools to drive success. Join a dynamic team focused on high earnings and seamless operations across...

Baltimore, MDRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Mortgage Banker, guiding clients nationally with innovative financial solutions and leveraging extensive marketing support to achieve high earnings in a collaborative...

Denver, CORemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in mortgage banking by leveraging extensive resources and support. Drive success through proven strategies, collaborate with a dedicated team, and achieve significant financial rewards...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career as a Senior Mortgage Banker, leveraging robust marketing resources and a supportive team to drive loan origination success across the U.S. Enjoy a strong compensation structure...

Columbus, OHRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Mortgage Banker, leveraging extensive marketing support and advanced tools to drive success. Join a dynamic team focused on high earnings and seamless operations across...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive audit services, enhancing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff while managing multiple engagements in a dynamic, results-driven environment...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $160K *

Drive AI-native sales by building C-suite relationships and closing enterprise deals. Collaborate with account owners to identify opportunities and educate prospects on financial orchestration's value...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$235K - $270K *

Elevate your career by leading access strategy across the Mountain and Pacific territories. Drive relationships with regional payers and ensure launch readiness for rare disease products while collabo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Empower a high-performing team by overseeing mortgage servicing operations, ensuring compliance with investor guidelines, and driving process efficiency to enhance portfolio management strategies and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion excellence in litigation by leveraging your skills in advocacy, research, and writing. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive impactful results in commercial disputes while enjoying a suppo...

Weirton, WVRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $275K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in commercial litigation, where you'll leverage your strong writing and advocacy skills to handle diverse cases. Collaborate with driven professionals in a s...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $275K *

Advance your career with a leading national law firm seeking experienced Commercial Litigation attorneys, emphasizing collaborative teamwork, strong advocacy skills, and a diverse work environment wit...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading pricing strategy and actuarial modeling for Commercial lines, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence while collaborating across teams to drive profitable...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Optimize engagement and monetization strategies for an AI-driven product, transforming customer interactions into measurable growth. Lead cross-functional teams to innovate and implement effective use...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading a dynamic sales team to drive IT security solutions. Collaborate with clients and partners to enhance sales strategies, mentor talent, and achieve regional objectives...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.