Senior Costs Lawyer

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Rechtsbereich sucht einen erfahrenen Senior Costs Lawyer, der für die Verwaltung komplexer, hochpreisiger Angelegenheiten verantwortlich ist. In dieser Schlüsselrolle werden Sie das Team leiten, technische Exzellenz liefern und aktiv an der strategischen Ausrichtung der Kanzlei mitwirken. Sie werden eng mit Kunden zusammenarbeiten, um deren Prioritäten zu verstehen und maßgeschneiderte Unterstützung zu bieten. Diese Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, Ihre Führungsqualitäten zu zeigen und neue Geschäftsmöglichkeiten zu identifizieren, während Sie in einem flexiblen hybriden Arbeitsumfeld tätig sind.

Benefits

Private medizinische Versicherung

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge

Laufende Schulungen und berufliche Entwicklung

Karriereentwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Bequeme Lage mit gutem Zugang zu öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln

Qualifications

• Erfahrener Senior Costs Lawyer mit nachgewiesener Fähigkeit, komplexe Fälle zu verwalten.
• Umfassendes Wissen über Kostenrecht und Zivilprozessordnung.

Responsibilities

• Verantwortlich für die Verwaltung eines Fallbestands komplexer, wertvoller Angelegenheiten.
• Führung und Entwicklung des Teams sowie Unterstützung des Unternehmenswachstums.

Skills

Kostenrecht

Civil Procedure Rules

Strategic Litigation Management

Cost Budgets Drafting

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Education

Law Degree

Professional Legal Qualification

Job description

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Specialist Costs & Insurance - Legal Recruitment Consultant

The Role

Join a prestigious law firm recognised for delivering exceptional legal advice to both businesses and individuals. As the firm continues to grow and expand its services they are seeking an experienced Senior Costs Lawyer, responsible for handling a caseload of complex, high-value matters while providing strategic costs advice and overseeing all areas of costs-related work within the team.

You’ll work closely with the team to stay ahead of legal reforms, ensuring processes and approaches evolve with changes in legislation. Alongside delivering technical excellence and supporting business growth, a key focus of the role is leading, motivating, and developing both your immediate team and the wider Costs group.

You’ll play an important role in shaping the firm’s overall strategy while actively engaging with clients to understand their priorities and deliver tailored support and training. The role will also involve business development activities, helping to strengthen client relationships and identify new opportunities for growth.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced Senior Costs Lawyer with a proven ability to manage a caseload of complex cases
• Comprehensive knowledge of costs law and the Civil Procedure Rules
• Demonstrated experience managing strategic litigation, test cases, and group litigation
• Strong track record in handling high-value costs cases
• Skilled in drafting and managing cost budgets
• Able to meet deadlines, prioritise effectively, and manage a varied caseload
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong legal insight and leadership skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent organisational, time-management, communication, and interpersonal abilities

Benefits & How to Apply:

• Competitive salary up to £95,000, based on experience
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression pathways
• Convenient location with easy access to 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

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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