Senior Wordings Counsel – P&C (Contract)

Senior Wordings Counsel – P&C (Contract)£900 per day - Inside IR35London or RemoteContract until the end of December 2025 We are working with a leading Insurer who are looking for a Senior Wordings Counsel on a contract basis.About the Role:You’ll be responsible for the design, technical content, and final production of insurance documentation across the P&C book, with a particular focus on casualty lines. You’ll also work closely with underwriters, brokers, compliance, and internal stakeholders to ensure policy documentation is clear, accurate, and compliant with market and regulatory expectations.Key Responsibilities:Drafting and approving insurance documentation including policy wordings, IPIDs, Evidence of Cover, certificates, and promotional materialProviding technical wording advice to underwritersMaintaining a centralised library of insurance wordingsContributing to product oversight and governance activitiesDeveloping and maintaining wordings for SME and commercial productsSupporting internal teams on regulatory guidance and exclusionary languageAssisting with delegated authority agreements (e.g., binding authority contracts)Delivering training on insurance documentation as neededWhat We’re Looking For:Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent)Experience in the London market is advantageous, it is not essential. What’s most important is a strong legal background and the ability to provide high-quality drafting and advisory support from day oneProven experience within an underwriting, broking, or law firm environmentSolid understanding of commercial and SME insurance products, ideally with casualty exposureStrong grasp of regulatory product governance frameworksExcellent written and verbal communication skillsConfident in working independently with minimal supervisionStrong administrative, interpersonal, and time management skills

Created: 2025-08-11