Compliance Lawyer (Remote) in Cheshire, Warrington

About HF We're not your typical law firm – we're people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients' needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law. About the team HF's Costs Department handles costs disputes across the full range of civil litigation, from fixed recoverable costs through to complex, high-value claims, and commercial litigation. The team acts for paying and receiving parties and combines technical costs expertise with pragmatic, commercially focused advice. As a Costs Lawyer/Solicitor you will manage complex and high-value costs matters arising from multi-track and other substantial litigation, providing technically sound and commercially focused advice throughout the life of the costs claim. Manage a caseload of complex and high-value costs matters, with an appropriate level of autonomy and supervision. Analyse the underlying litigation, procedural history, evidence and costs documentation to identify legal, evidential and commercial issues. Advise clients and substantive lawyers on costs risk, proportionality, conduct, funding, retainers and recoverability where relevant to the matter. Conduct negotiations and provide reasoned settlement recommendations that address both legal merits and commercial objectives. Attend costs hearings or undertake advocacy where appropriate to qualification, experience and the needs of the matter. Maintain accurate file records, financial and management information, compliance with service standards, and achieve agreed performance targets, including billing hours and fee income objectives. Contribute to technical development, precedents, training and knowledge sharing within the team. Substantive experience of costs litigation, costs management, detailed assessment or a closely related specialist practice. Strong technical analysis and drafting skills. Well-developed negotiation skills and the ability to make clear, commercial recommendations. A detailed, evidence-led approach combined with an understanding of proportionality and commercial context. Complex or large-loss insurance litigation, particularly personal injury and catastrophic injury. Commercial litigation and associated costs management or assessment work. Experience of advocacy, instructing counsel or managing appeals and challenges. A qualification as a Costs Lawyer, CILEX Lawyer, solicitor or barrister. Strong applications from experienced unqualified costs professionals will also be considered. Experience of supervising, mentoring or delivering technical training. ~25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme ~ Life Insurance & Income Protection ~ Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan ~ Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services ~ Pension Scheme ~ Electric Car Scheme ~ Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave ~ Hybrid & Flexible Working Options ~ Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub ~ Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more! - Litigation Executive – Costs Department. - “I've worked in costs for 20 years and I've never worked at a firm where the company policies make you feel as valued as a person. There is smart knowledge and leadership in place and even though most people work remotely, there is still a sense of togetherness as a unit.” -