Costs Lawyer

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

Job summary

A top 50 law firm in Leeds is looking for an experienced Costs Lawyer with 5+ years PQE. You will manage costs instructions, draft costs-related documents, and lead projects while mentoring junior staff. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and is ideal for candidates passionate about costs litigation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience (PQE) as a Costs Lawyer or similar role.
• Proven experience leading on matters and advising on costs litigation.
• Ability to draft bills of costs and costs budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs instructions from start to finish.
• Draft bills of costs and negotiate on costs law matters.
• Train and supervise junior members of the team.

Skills

Costs law expertise

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

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.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• 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 teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ideal Costs Lawyer will have proven experience of leading on matters as well as a 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0113 320 0575 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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