Costs Lawyer

G2 Legal Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defendant firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Costs Solicitor to join their team. The role involves advising on technical matters, managing costs files, and working closely with directors. Candidates should have substantial experience in costs within the insurance sector and be adept in advocacy and negotiation. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary package including bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in costs within the insurance sector.
• Ability to prepare costs budgets and budget discussion reports.

Responsibilities

• Advise on technical matters such as retainers and fee arrangements.
• Manage a caseload of costs files related to personal injury and insurance claims.

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Drafting

Job description

Costs Solicitor – Manchester

Are you an experienced and technically skilled Solicitor with expertise in costs matters looking to progress within a leading defendant firm? If so, then this opportunity may be for you!

The Opportunity:

You will be working closely with directors and be the technical lead advising the department on specific technical matters such as retainers, fee arrangements, third-party costs and costs budgeting. You will also be dealing with a caseload of costs files in relation to personal injury and insurance claims.

Required Experience:

• Substantial experience of costs in the insurance sector including road traffic accidents, employment and public liability, industrial disease and clinical negligence is essential
• Demonstrated ability to advocate, draft, negotiate high value and complex matters as well as prepare costs budgets and budget discussion reports
• Significant understanding of fixed recoverable costs, retainers and fee arrangements

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package including bonus scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working - 1 day a week in office presence required

If you believe you have the required skills for the role and would like to establish yourself in a senior position in a leading firm, please submit your application here or get in touch for more information.

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