Senior Costs Lawyer (Hybrid) – Insurance Sector

eNL Legal; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal is seeking a Costs Lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join its West Midlands Insurance Business Services team on a hybrid basis. You will handle a varied costs caseload, draft Bills of Costs, and push for favourable settlements across Defendant and Claimant matters.

You'll contribute to complex negotiations, advise on costs disputes, and support budgets and reports. A strong track record in costs litigation and insurance is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Costs Lawyer, Solicitor or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of costs litigation and the insurance market.
• Experience handling Defendant and/or Claimant costs matters.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of a varied caseload of costs files and ensuring progress.
• Preparing Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute, Replies and Schedules of Costs.
• Developing and implementing negotiation strategies for commercially favourable settlements.
• Advising on costs-related issues including third-party costs claims and complex disputes.
• Representing clients at hearings and assessments with advocacy when needed.

Skills

Costs litigation expertise

Insurance sector knowledge

Advocacy experience

Job description

eNL Legal is seeking a Costs Lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join its West Midlands Insurance Business Services team on a hybrid basis. You will handle a varied costs caseload, draft Bills of Costs, and push for favourable settlements across Defendant and Claimant matters.

You'll contribute to complex negotiations, advise on costs disputes, and support budgets and reports. A strong track record in costs litigation and insurance is essential.