Costs Lawyer/Costs Draftsperson - Costs

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm seeks a Costs Lawyer/Costs Draftsperson to join a dynamic team. This role demands expertise in costs law and skills in collaboration, drafting, and negotiation. The ideal candidate should have a commercial approach and the ability to work well under pressure while prioritizing workload effectively. A commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to advise on all aspects of costs with thorough analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with inter parties costs and solicitor/client work.
• Excellent technical knowledge on costs law.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Costs Manager and fee earning teams.
• Provide thorough advice on costs and streamline processes.
• Ensure services meet the needs of external providers.

Skills

Collaboration

Pressure Handling

Drafting

Costs Negotiation

Communication

Education

Qualified Costs Lawyer (preferred)

4 years PQE

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Penningtons Manches Cooper is a leading UK and international law firm which provides high quality legal advice tailored to both businesses and individuals. We address the specific objectives of each client through our flair and technical expertise and offer a personal service founded on a strong team ethic.

Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Costs Lawyer/Draftperson to join our friendly and dynamic costs team . The ideal candidate will have experience of all aspects of both inter parties costs and solicitor/client costs work. They will work well in a team environment, and will ideally demonstrate an ability to streamline processes and monitor outcomes and performance as well as advise and guide a fee earning team on costs issues. It would be preferable if the candidate is already a qualified Costs Lawyer but not essential with at least 4 years PQE.

The appointed Costs Lawyer/Draftperson will demonstrate a genuinely commercial approach, focussed on obtaining the best possible result for the team / business. They must also be confident to deal with external providers and ensure a suitable level of service is provided.

Essential & Desirable Criteria

• Ability to work collaboratively with the Costs Manager and other costs lawyers as well as the fee earning teams
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise workload and competing demands across a big team to maximise speed of cashflow
• Ability to provide thorough and reasoned advice on all aspects of costs
• High quality of drafting
• Experience in paying party work
• Ability to provide detailed analysis
• Structured approach to work with an ability to have and adhere to a fixed timetable in all costs cases and take steps as needed to comply with the same
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent costs negotiation skills
• Excellent technical and legal knowledge on costs law
• Knowledge of Arbitration/International Arbitration rules and procedures
• Focus on keeping up to date with recent developments
• Professional approach to external providers and third parties
• This role requires at least 3 days a week in the office
  
  

At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here .

At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here .

We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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