Costs Lawyer

Executive Network Legal Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer with over 5 years PQE. The role involves managing costs instructions, drafting bills and budgets, and providing strategic advice on costs law. Candidates with supervisory experience are preferred. A competitive remuneration package is on offer.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in Costs Law.
• Proven experience managing costs instructions.
• Experience drafting bills of costs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs instructions from start to finish.
• Draft bills of costs and costs budgets.
• Negotiate and advise on costs law and strategy.

Skills

Excellent technical skills in costs law

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

Experience in leading matters

Experience advising on costs litigation

Job description

Costs Lawyer, 5+ Years PQE, Leeds, (£DOE), Top 50 Law Firm – An exciting new role for an experienced Costs Lawyer looking for a new challenge. JOB REF: 1775.

• This highly reputable practice is looking to appoint an additional Costs Lawyer into their thriving litigation team.
• The successful Costs Lawyer will be managing costs instructions from instruction through to the finish.
• You will be drafting bills of costs, drafting costs budgets, negotiating and advising on costs law, procedure and strategy.
• You will possess excellent technical skills in this area and strong team work and interpersonal skills.
• Ideal Costs Lawyer will have proven experience of leading on matters as well as wide range of experience of 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, you will have the drive to make an ongoing contribution to an exceptionally successful team.
• Competitive remuneration package on offer.