Costs Draftsman

Team Leader Costs Draftsman / Lawyer

Location: Mostly Remote – Quarterly meetings in Cardiff

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Benefits: 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, the option to buy and sell holidays, hybrid working, a flexible working environment, company pension, sick pay, life assurance, employee assistance program, and many more

Are you an experienced legal costs expert with a flair for leadership and operational insight? Ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive, forward-thinking environment? Simpson Millar is looking for a dynamic Costs Team Leader to join our dedicated CC Law team.

As a pivotal part of the team, you\’ll combine expert case handling with operational leadership. You\’ll support the Head of CC Law in driving performance, maintaining best practices, and enhancing the delivery of legal cost services. All while managing your own caseload and mentoring a high-performing support team.

Role & Responsibilities

1. Draft Traditional and Precedent S Bills of Costs, Budgets, and Statements (N260)
2. Provide expert costs advice and negotiate with opposition parties
3. Represent at Costs Management and Detailed Assessment Hearings
4. Lead operational initiatives from process improvement and tech integration to KPI tracking and financial forecasting
5. Mentor team members, address performance concerns, and collaborate with L&D for talent development
6. Work closely with Business Intelligence to improve key Management Information (MI)

What We\’re Looking For

1. A solid background in legal costs with experience in operational leadership
2. Sharp critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
3. Confidence in handling KPIs, improving performance, and driving business outcomes
4. Proficiency in case management systems and Office/Excel tools
5. A strong communicator who leads by example and thrives in a collaborative environment

You’ll also have experience using CostsMaster / iDraft software, and membership of the Association of Costs Lawyers would be a plus but is not essential.

Why join us? We have a small, friendly, and hardworking team committed to achieving high-quality results and providing excellent service. This team is part of a national law firm, giving you the benefits of a close-knit environment combined with the backing of a growing, well-capitalized law firm.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Click the link below to apply, or if you\’d like to discuss your experience further, please contact Katie McCabe (Recruitment Business Partner) at 0113 831 4206.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Simpson Millar, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the advert, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles in our firm.

Note to Agencies: At this time, we are not seeking agency assistance. If external support is needed, the role will be released via individual invitations to specific agencies on our PSL. Any speculative candidates sent to us will be considered unsolicited and no fees will be payable.

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