Costs Lawyer: High-Value Litigation Expert (Hybrid)

HF; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

HF in the United Kingdom is seeking a Costs Lawyer/Solicitor to manage complex and high-value costs matters arising from multi-track and other substantial litigation, providing technically sound and commercially focused advice throughout the life of the costs claim.

You do not need experience across every practice area but should bring meaningful experience in at least one of serious injury, complex insurance litigation, commercial litigation or clinical negligence costs.

Qualifications

• Substantive experience of costs litigation, costs management, detailed assessment or a closely related specialist practice.
• Ability to take ownership of complex matters and identify when strategic input or escalation is required.
• Strong technical analysis and drafting skills.
• Well-developed negotiation skills and the ability to make clear, commercial recommendations.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation, including the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confident and concise communication with clients and other professional stakeholders.
• A detailed, evidence-led approach combined with an understanding of proportionality and commercial context.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to the development of the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex and high-value costs matters with autonomy.
• Analyse litigation history, evidence and costs to identify issues.
• Draft and review bills of costs, Points of Dispute and related documents.
• Develop strategies for negotiation, costs management, assessment and settlement.
• Advise clients and substantive lawyers on costs risk and recoverability.
• Oversee detailed assessment proceedings and applications, coordinating with counsel.
• Draft clear instructions to counsel and support advocacy when needed.
• Attend costs hearings and provide reasoned settlement recommendations.
• Build relationships with clients, lawyers, experts and other stakeholders.
• Maintain files and billing data to meet service standards and targets.
• Contribute to training, precedents and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Support and supervise junior colleagues on discrete issues.

Skills

Costs litigation

Costs management

Drafting

Negotiation

Organisation

Communication

Proportionality

Team collaboration

Education

Costs Lawyer qualification

CILEX Lawyer

Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

HF in the United Kingdom is seeking a Costs Lawyer/Solicitor to manage complex and high-value costs matters arising from multi-track and other substantial litigation, providing technically sound and commercially focused advice throughout the life of the costs claim.

You do not need experience across every practice area but should bring meaningful experience in at least one of serious injury, complex insurance litigation, commercial litigation or clinical negligence costs.