Lead Costs Lawyer

Realm Recruit; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer to step into a leadership role within a claimant-focused team. This exciting opportunity involves leading costs strategy, managing high-value cases, and supporting clients with technical expertise. You'll collaborate with a well-established team, contributing to a culture of internal progression and job security. With a top-of-market salary and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their career while making a significant impact in a growing firm. Join a team that values your expertise and offers genuine development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Family cover private medical insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Income protection and critical illness cover

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

GymFlex scheme

Access to online discount platforms

WeCare 24/7 wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experienced Costs Lawyer with a background in commercial or insurance recoveries.
• Proven ability to manage complex costs files independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead costs strategy and delivery within the recoveries team.
• Manage a caseload of high-value and complex matters.

Skills

Client relationship skills

People management

Performance development

Coaching junior team members

Commercial insight

Education

Qualified Costs Lawyer

Job description

• Work closely with market-leading experts on high-value, complex costs cases
• Hybrid working – only two days per month required in the office
• Clear progression pathway with genuine client-facing responsibility

If you’re an experienced Costs Lawyer looking to step into a leadership role within a growing, claimant-focused team, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading firm that values expertise, development, and autonomy.

This role will see you working within the recoveries team, leading costs strategy and delivery, managing a caseload of high-value and technically complex matters, and supporting both internal and external clients with technical expertise and training.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and well-established costs team of over 90 people, sharing knowledge and developing alongside five other lead lawyers, all within a business that offers unrivalled job security and a brilliant culture of internal progression.

Who we’re looking for

• Experienced Costs Lawyer, ideally with a background in commercial, insurance or subrogated recoveries
• Proven track record of managing costs files independently, including complex and high-value claims
• Client-facing experience is needed
• Confident in people management, performance development, and recruitment
• Strong client relationship skills and commercial insight
• Comfortable coaching and supporting junior team members

Salary & Benefits

• Earn a top-of-market salary of up to £95,000
• 25 days holiday (plus buy/sell options)
• Family cover private medical insurance (Bupa)
• Healthcare cash plan
• Income protection and critical illness cover
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme, tech scheme, season ticket loan
• GymFlex scheme
• Access to online discount platforms
• WeCare 24/7 wellbeing support
• Hybrid working – only two days a month in the office (Bolton), with flexibility to be in more if preferred
• Strong internal promotion culture and clear route to progression

Contact Brandon Ghent

If you’re ready to take the next step in your costs career and want to lead within a supportive, forward-thinking firm, contact Brandon Ghent at [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.