Senior Costs Draftsperson: Complex Disputes & Arbitration

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Douglas Scott Ltd is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer or Costs Draftsperson to handle high-value, complex disputes in a leading international law firm environment. You will work closely with litigators on costs recovery strategy, budgeting and security for costs applications, contributing to outcomes across sophisticated litigation and arbitration matters.

The role requires a strong technical costs background, commercial acumen and collaborative input.

Formación

• Qualified Cost Lawyer or experienced Costs Draftsperson.
• Up to 7 years' relevant costs experience.
• Experience within a City firm or large commercial practice preferred.
• Strong numeracy, written communication and Excel skills.
• Experience with CostsMaster and AI tools advantageous.
• Shipping disputes and arbitration experience beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Draft and review detailed bills of costs, costs schedules and statements of costs.
• Analyse and provide commentary on costs documents produced by opposing parties.
• Advise on costs budgets and prepare client estimates.
• Prepare supporting schedules for security for costs applications and interim payments on account.
• Work alongside litigators to advise clients on costs recovery strategy and related procedural issues.

Conocimientos

Strong numeracy

Written communication

Excel skills

Herramientas

CostsMaster

AI tools

Descripción del empleo

Douglas Scott Ltd is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer or Costs Draftsperson to handle high-value, complex disputes in a leading international law firm environment. You will work closely with litigators on costs recovery strategy, budgeting and security for costs applications, contributing to outcomes across sophisticated litigation and arbitration matters.

The role requires a strong technical costs background, commercial acumen and collaborative input.