Cost Lawyer - Leeds or Manchester
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Our Costs Team sits within the Disputes Group, providing specialist legal advice on costs matters across a range of practice areas, including Commercial, Finance, Real Estate, Construction, Insolvency, and Intellectual Property Disputes. You’ll work with a team recognised for its technical expertise and innovative approach, supporting high-profile clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional cases.
This role can be open to either Leeds or Manchester based candidates.
What You’ll Do
- Advise on costs issues across a variety of disputes, working closely with fee‑earners and senior team members
- Draft bills of costs, points of dispute, points of reply, and assist with hearings.
- Support the team in settlements, including preparing strategic advice on settlement parameters
- Assist with all aspects of costs management, including drafting budgets and monitoring legal spend
- Prepare N260 schedules for summary assessments and support with payment on account and arbitration schedules
- Ensure compliance with relevant procedural rules and regulations
- Help deliver high-quality, commercially focused solutions for our clients.
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting all stages of detailed costs assessment and management
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and produce accurate work to a high standard
- Strong understanding of legal costs processes and procedures
- Capable of delivering strategic advice and handling complex legal tasks under supervision
- Willingness to embrace innovation and contribute to team success.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.
- Location:
- Manchester
- Salary:
- £150,000 - £200,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Legal