Costs FRC Negotiator

Cape Clarke; Manchester; Híbrido; GBP 32.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working after probation

Costs team exposure

Exposure to contested costs work

Descripción de la vacante

Cape Clarke is recruiting for a Costs FRC Negotiator in Manchester. The role involves managing a negotiation caseload within an established in-house costs team, with exposure to disputed recoveries and assessment proceedings.

Fixed costs work is becoming more technical. The role requires at least two years' costs case-handling experience and a practical understanding of the CPR and fixed costs rules, plus strong written submissions and negotiation skills.

Formación

• At least two years' costs case-handling experience and a practical understanding of the CPR and fixed costs rules.
• Clear written submissions and confident negotiation skills.
• Advocacy experience is useful; Proclaim, Excel and CostsMaster knowledge would also help.

Responsabilidades

• Negotiate fixed recoverable costs, payments on account and settlement offers.
• Prepare costs schedules and respond to points of dispute.
• Draft Part 23 applications, Part 8 proceedings and supporting submissions as required.
• Progress unresolved disputes towards assessment, working with the wider litigation team.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Written submissions

CPR knowledge

Herramientas

Proclaim

Excel

CostsMaster

Descripción del empleo

Costs FRC Negotiator

Salary: £32,000 - £47,000
Location: Manchester | Hybrid working after probation
Experience: 2+ years in costs case handling

Fixed costs work is becoming more technical. This role gives you your own negotiation caseload within an established in-house costs team, with exposure to disputed recoveries and assessment proceedings.

The Role

• Negotiate fixed recoverable costs, payments on account and settlement offers.
• Prepare costs schedules and respond to points of dispute.
• Draft Part 23 applications, Part 8 proceedings and supporting submissions as required.
• Progress unresolved disputes towards assessment, working with the wider litigation team.

About You

• At least two years' costs case-handling experience and a practical understanding of the CPR and fixed costs rules.
• Clear written submissions and confident negotiation skills.
• Advocacy experience is useful; Proclaim, Excel and CostsMaster knowledge would also help.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working on a 3/2 pattern after probation.
• A dedicated costs team and exposure to contested costs work.
• Potential routes towards ACL qualification or a training contract, subject to performance and eligibility.