Fixed Costs Negotiator (Hybrid) – Path to ACL

Cape Clarke; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Costs team exposure

Exposure to contested costs work

Job summary

Cape Clarke is recruiting for a Costs FRC Negotiator in Manchester. The role involves managing a negotiation caseload within an established in-house costs team, with exposure to disputed recoveries and assessment proceedings.

Fixed costs work is becoming more technical. The role requires at least two years' costs case-handling experience and a practical understanding of the CPR and fixed costs rules, plus strong written submissions and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• At least two years' costs case-handling experience and a practical understanding of the CPR and fixed costs rules.
• Clear written submissions and confident negotiation skills.
• Advocacy experience is useful; Proclaim, Excel and CostsMaster knowledge would also help.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate fixed recoverable costs, payments on account and settlement offers.
• Prepare costs schedules and respond to points of dispute.
• Draft Part 23 applications, Part 8 proceedings and supporting submissions as required.
• Progress unresolved disputes towards assessment, working with the wider litigation team.

Skills

Negotiation

Written submissions

CPR knowledge

Tools

Proclaim

Excel

CostsMaster

Job description

Cape Clarke is recruiting for a Costs FRC Negotiator in Manchester. The role involves managing a negotiation caseload within an established in-house costs team, with exposure to disputed recoveries and assessment proceedings.

Fixed costs work is becoming more technical. The role requires at least two years' costs case-handling experience and a practical understanding of the CPR and fixed costs rules, plus strong written submissions and negotiation skills.