Senior Commercial Costs Lawyer – Hybrid, Flexible Hours

Irwin Mitchell; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced costs professional to join their Commercial Litigation costs team. This opportunity involves preparing Bills of Costs, negotiating costs, and advising clients throughout the lifecycle of commercial disputes. Candidates should have at least two years of costs drafting experience in a commercial litigation context and be able to manage competing deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail. The firm offers comprehensive benefits including flexible working options, generous holiday allowance, and robust support for mental health and wellness.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous pension schemes

Two days of volunteering per year

Westfield Health membership

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in costs drafting, ideally within a commercial litigation context.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures relevant to commercial litigation.
• Proven experience with IT systems and time recording procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Bills of Costs for detailed assessment and inter partes Bills.
• Handle costs negotiations and litigation for commercial clients.
• Provide strategic costs advice and support case handlers throughout disputes.

Skills

Costs drafting

Legal procedures in commercial litigation

IT systems proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ACL qualification or other relevant legal / financial qualifications

Job description

A leading law firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced costs professional to join their Commercial Litigation costs team. This opportunity involves preparing Bills of Costs, negotiating costs, and advising clients throughout the lifecycle of commercial disputes. Candidates should have at least two years of costs drafting experience in a commercial litigation context and be able to manage competing deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail. The firm offers comprehensive benefits including flexible working options, generous holiday allowance, and robust support for mental health and wellness.