Senior Costs Leader - Legal Practice

William James Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £55,000

25 days holiday plus buy/sell option

Private medical insurance

Death in Service and Critical Illness Cover

Employee volunteering programme

Access to discount platforms

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant to manage a high-performing Costs team. The role involves overseeing performance against targets, leading workload distribution, and ensuring compliance with policies while providing hands-on support. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in litigation and proven leadership skills. The position offers a salary up to £55,000 plus benefits including holiday options and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge across all stages of litigation.
• Experience managing or mentoring a team in a legal environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage team performance against financial and quality targets.
• Lead on workload distribution and supervise case strategies.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and client requirements.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge across litigation stages

Experience managing or mentoring a team

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant to manage a high-performing Costs team. The role involves overseeing performance against targets, leading workload distribution, and ensuring compliance with policies while providing hands-on support. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in litigation and proven leadership skills. The position offers a salary up to £55,000 plus benefits including holiday options and private medical insurance.