Costs Lawyer

Executive Network Legal Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer with over 5 years PQE. The successful candidate will manage costs instructions, draft bills, and have strong technical skills. Ideal for those wanting to contribute to a successful team and drive their career forward in a competitive environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in costs law or related areas.
• Proven experience leading on legal matters.
• Experience supervising junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs instructions from start to finish.
• Draft costs budgets and negotiate on costs law.

Skills

Managing costs instructions

Drafting bills of costs

Negotiating costs law

Strong teamwork skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Costs Lawyer, 5+ Years PQE, Manchester, (£DOE), Top 50 Law Firm – An exciting new role for an experienced Costs Lawyer looking for a new challenge. JOB REF: 1774.

Responsibilities

• The successful Costs Lawyer will be managing costs instructions from instruction through to the finish.
• Will draft bills of costs, costs budgets, and negotiate and advise on costs law, procedure and strategy.
• Will possess excellent technical skills in this area and strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ideal candidate will have proven experience of leading on matters as well as a wide range of experience advising on costs litigation.
• Applications are welcomed from Costs Lawyers, Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives who have experience of supervising more junior members of the team.
• With a passion for this sector, candidates should have the drive to make an ongoing contribution to an exceptionally successful team.
• Competitive remuneration package on offer.