Costs Negotiator

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious legal firm as a Costs Negotiator focusing on Complex Injury cases. Manage your own caseload, engage in expert negotiations, and collaborate with a skilled team to enhance the firm’s success. Benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance and health cash plan

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Clear paths for career advancement

Conveniently located near public transport

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a caseload confidently.
• Skilled in drafting points of dispute and advancing cases.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle varied caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of Complex Injury cases.
• Draft detailed points of dispute and negotiate settlements.
• Provide cost-related guidance to lawyers.

Skills

Negotiating costs

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Proven experience in a Costs Negotiator role

Thorough knowledge of costs law

Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules

Job description

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An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join a prestigious Tier 1 ranked Legal 500 law firm, renowned for providing expert legal advice to both businesses and individuals. As the firm continues to expand and strengthen its offerings, they are looking to appoint a skilled Costs Negotiator to become an integral part of their team of specialists, with a focus on Complex Injury cases.

In this role, you will manage your own caseload of Complex Injury cases, taking full ownership of the costs negotiation process. You will work closely with a team of experienced cost professionals, collaborating to ensure the efficient management and resolution of high-value and complex cases.

Your key responsibilities will include drafting detailed points of dispute, negotiating settlements with opposing parties, and reviewing case files to ensure that all costs are accurately calculated and justified. You will also be expected to provide expert cost-related guidance to lawyers, assisting them in the development of cost strategies and ensuring that costs are recovered effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Costs Negotiator to play a pivotal role in the continued success and growth of a leading law firm. You will have the chance to further develop your expertise in Complex Injury cases while working alongside a highly skilled and dedicated team

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a Costs Negotiator role, confidently managing a caseload
• Thorough knowledge of costs law and the Civil Procedure Rules
• Skilled in negotiating costs, drafting points of dispute, handling replies, and advancing cases to Provisional and Detailed Assessments
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise tasks, and handle a varied caseload
• Effective in both independent work and collaborative team settings
• Strong legal insight and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational, time-management, and communication skills

Benefits & How to Apply:

• Competitive salary up to £40,000, based on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working option
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear paths for career advancement
• Conveniently located near public transport

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant INDAF