Underwriting Counsel, Environmental Insurance (35 Years)

Job Description

Job Description

Underwriting Counsel, Environmental Insurance (3–5 Years)

Cincinnati, OH or Northern Kentucky | Full-Time | Hybrid (4 days on-site)

Move from coverage practice to the business side. This in-house role makes you a trusted legal partner to underwriters, with a published range of $120,000–$171,000.

In collaboration with a well-regarded specialty insurance carrier, Protem Legal is hiring for an Underwriting Counsel.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Published pay range of $120,000–$171,000
• Shape policy language and endorsements
• Partner closely with an environmental underwriting team
• A collaborative, relationship-driven legal culture

About the Role

You'll advise underwriters on coverage and contract questions, evaluate how agreements affect underwriting decisions, and help develop policy language as legal and regulatory issues emerge.

What You'll Do

• Advise underwriters on coverage, contractual and related legal matters
• Review contracts and assess their effect on coverage
• Draft and revise policy forms and endorsements
• Track regulatory and legislative developments and explain their impact
• Take part in regular collaboration meetings with underwriting

What We're Looking For

• J.D. and an active license
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, ideally with a firm handling insurance coverage

Helpful Experience

• Environmental insurance or environmental law exposure

Work Environment

On-site Monday through Thursday with one remote day. Candidates may be based in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky (other locations are possible). Visa sponsorship is not available.

Compensation

$120,000–$171,000 per year, based on skills, experience and business needs.

How to Apply

If you're ready to bring your coverage experience in-house, apply confidentially through Protem Legal. We'll contact you before anything is shared with the company.