Senior Costs Lawyer – Complex Paying-Party Claims

DAC Beachcroft; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working opportunities

Professional funding for growth

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft based in Birmingham is looking for an experienced lawyer to join their complex costs team. Candidates should have ideally ten years of costs litigation experience, particularly in handling claims over £100,000, demonstrating technical leadership and a strong customer service focus.

The position offers a flexible work-life balance, a comprehensive remuneration package including private medical insurance and discounted gym membership, with opportunities for growth and involvement in ESG activities.

Qualifications

• Ideally ten years experience in costs litigation including drafting points of dispute.
• Experience in strategic points and client liaising with customer service ethos.
• Confident negotiator with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Handling a case load of complex paying party claims of at least £100,000.
• Drafting points of dispute and providing legal advice on outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with client SLAs and internal protocols.
• Supporting marketing and business development activities.

Skills

Costs litigation experience

Client communication

Negotiation skills

Team working

Organizational skills

Education

Qualifications in law or relevant experience

Job description

DAC Beachcroft based in Birmingham is looking for an experienced lawyer to join their complex costs team. Candidates should have ideally ten years of costs litigation experience, particularly in handling claims over £100,000, demonstrating technical leadership and a strong customer service focus.

The position offers a flexible work-life balance, a comprehensive remuneration package including private medical insurance and discounted gym membership, with opportunities for growth and involvement in ESG activities.