Senior Costs Negotiator & Team Lead

Davies; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Employee Discount Sites

Job summary

Keoghs is seeking a Costs Negotiator to pursue settlement of legal costs on Complex Injury claims. You will manage your own caseload, mentor 2–3 junior negotiators, and drive early settlement strategies within fixed fee structures.

The role involves liaising with clients and insurers, using strong oral and written communication, and attending hearings both remotely and in person to advocate for costs where needed.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in a similar costs negotiator role handling own caseload.
• Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD required.
• Experience with Detailed Assessment process including preparing Points of Dispute and considering replies.
• Strong client liaison and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work within SLAs and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload from receipt to resolution of costs.
• Supervise 2-3 junior costs negotiators and mentor their development.
• Proactively review cases to formulate initial costs strategy and settlement parameters.
• Prepare points of dispute and consider replies; document strengths/weaknesses of costs claimed.
• Negotiate settlements over the telephone and with clients/opponents.
• Maintain client reports and ensure SLA compliance.
• Attend conferences, detailed assessment hearings, mediations, and court hearings as required.

Skills

Costs negotiation

Telephone negotiation

Client liaison

Detailed assessment

Microsoft Office

Team supervision

Education

Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Keoghs is seeking a Costs Negotiator to pursue settlement of legal costs on Complex Injury claims. You will manage your own caseload, mentor 2–3 junior negotiators, and drive early settlement strategies within fixed fee structures.

The role involves liaising with clients and insurers, using strong oral and written communication, and attending hearings both remotely and in person to advocate for costs where needed.