At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare cost schedules, negotiate costs, and support litigation teams in various sectors.
- Company: Bevan Brittan, a leading commercial law firm with a dynamic and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Thirteen years of consecutive growth and a commitment to responsible business practices.
- Why this job: Join a market-leading team and make a real impact in public service delivery.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Costs Lawyer or Draftsman with strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Our Litigation, Advisory & Regulatory department deals with a substantial volume of often high profile commercial and regulatory disputes involving both private and public law. A vacancy has arisen for an experienced Costs Lawyer or Costs Draftsman to join the Insurance team in our Litigation, Advisory & Regulatory department. The role will involve dealing with inter partes costs issues and working for both private and public sector clients including insurers, local authorities, housing associations and NHS Resolution.
What we are looking for from you:
- Preparing cost schedules for summary assessment
- Advising on third party costs
- Producing Precedents H, R and T
- Negotiating costs
- Considering/preparing Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute and Replies
- Dealing with provisional assessments
- Preparing files for detailed assessment
- Ad hoc costs advice internally and externally
This vacancy is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic department who are recognised market leaders for litigation work for clients who are focused on the delivery of public services.
Make a Real Impact
Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. We are highly ranked across the legal directories and our 2025/26 financial results confirmed thirteen years of consecutive growth. Our Responsible Business pillars influence how we work together and motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities. We support our people to be their best and, through our hybrid working model, we offer the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you. We’re looking for the best people to share in our ambition and success.
Costs Lawyer/Costs Draftperson (Birmingham, Bristol or Leeds) employer: Bevan Brittan LLP
Bevan Brittan LLP is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture, particularly within the Litigation, Advisory & Regulatory department. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to work on impactful cases for both private and public sector clients, all while being part of a supportive team that values innovation and excellence in service delivery.
