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Costs Lawyer - Hybrid

Sacco Mann

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Costs Lawyer to join their specialist team in Manchester. This exciting role involves managing a diverse caseload of costs litigation, handling both claimant and defendant disputes, and providing strategic advice to clients. With a focus on high-value litigation across commercial and personal injury cases, this position offers a unique opportunity for career growth. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working, generous annual leave, and comprehensive healthcare and pension schemes. If you're ready to take on a new challenge and make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays
Private healthcare
Pension scheme
Life insurance 4x salary
Income protection
Cycle to work scheme
Tech schemes
Discounted gym memberships
Retail perks

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in costs litigation required.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse caseload of costs litigation matters.
  • Provide strategic advice on cost-related issues.

Skills

Drafting skills
Negotiation skills
Advocacy skills
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Ability to manage multiple cases

Education

Qualified Costs Lawyer

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer wanting a new challenge. This is an opportunity to join a specialist team in Manchester that handles a wide range of costs matters, from low-value disputes to complex, high-value litigation across commercial and personal injury cases.

As a Costs Lawyer, you will:

  1. Manage a diverse caseload of costs litigation matters.
  2. Handle both claimant and defendant cost disputes.
  3. Draft costs budgets, bills of costs, points of dispute and replies.
  4. Negotiate settlements and prepare schedules of costs.
  5. Advocate at costs hearings CCMCs.
  6. Provide strategic advice to clients on cost-related issues.

What we are looking for:

  1. At least 5 years' experience in costs litigation.
  2. Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
  3. Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple cases.
  4. Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
  5. Team player with strong communication skills.

Why join them?

  1. Hybrid working - work flexibly between home and the Manchester office.
  2. 28 days annual leave + bank holidays.
  3. Private healthcare and pension scheme.
  4. Life insurance 4x salary and income protection.
  5. Cycle to work and tech schemes.
  6. Discounted gym memberships and retail perks.

If you are an experienced Costs Lawyer in Manchester looking to grow your career in costs litigation, we encourage you to apply. You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on the role or submit your CV directly to this advert.

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