Senior Costs Lawyer / Draftsman

Senior Costs Lawyer / Senior Law Costs Draftsperson

Up to £65,000 + Benefits

A leading UK-wide law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Costs Lawyer / Senior Law Costs Draftsperson to join its growing specialist Costs team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior costs professional to play a key role within a forward-thinking department handling complex, high-value costs matters. As the team continues to grow, this position offers the chance to take ownership of a varied caseload, support junior colleagues, and contribute to the ongoing development of a market-leading in-house costs function.

The Role:

• Drafting and managing high-value Bills of Costs
• Preparing and reviewing Costs Budgets
• Drafting Points of Dispute and Replies
• Conducting costs negotiations and settlement discussions
• Attending Detailed Assessment Hearings and CCMCs where required
• Providing strategic costs advice to fee earners and legal teams
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the Costs team
• Contributing to process improvements and the development of efficient ways of working
• Supporting the use of technology and innovation within the department

The Ideal Candidate:

• Significant experience working as a Costs Lawyer or Senior Law Costs Draftsperson
• Strong technical knowledge of costs law and procedure
• Experience handling complex costs matters, ideally across areas such as personal injury, clinical negligence, group litigation, or commercial disputes
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to advise internal stakeholders effectively
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues
• Confidence managing a complex caseload independently

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to join a growing specialist Costs team within a respected UK-wide law firm
• Exposure to complex, high-value matters
• Supportive environment with opportunities to influence team development and progression
• Investment in technology, innovation, and the future of legal costs

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior costs professional looking to make a real impact within a growing team.