Commercial Costs Lawyer

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Costs Lawyer to join its specialist Costs team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established national practice acting on complex, high-value commercial litigation matters for a diverse client base. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will provide strategic costs advice across a broad range of commercial disputes, preparing Bills of Costs, managing negotiations and supporting fee earners throughout the litigation process. The role offers exposure to quality work, excellent career development and flexible hybrid working.

The Role

• Preparing Bills of Costs for detailed assessment and inter partes proceedings.
• Managing costs negotiations and detailed assessment proceedings.
• Providing strategic costs advice to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting fee earners throughout the lifecycle of commercial litigation matters.
• Liaising directly with clients, counsel and external parties.
• Assisting with the mentoring and development of junior team members where appropriate.
• Managing your own workload while delivering a high standard of client service.

The Candidate

• Applications are welcomed from experienced Costs Lawyers, Costs Draftspeople or Costs Professionals who can demonstrate:
• At least two years' experience in legal costs, ideally within commercial litigation, business disputes or insurance.
• Strong technical knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules relating to costs.
• Experience preparing Bills of Costs and handling detailed assessment proceedings.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Desirable experience includes:

• ACL qualification or equivalent.
• Experience advising commercial, corporate or insurer clients.
• Previous experience within a commercial law firm or specialist costs practice.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected national law firm known for its collaborative culture and high-quality work. The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Exposure to complex, high-value commercial litigation matters.
• A supportive and experienced national team.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced annual leave, pension, private healthcare and a range of wellbeing initiatives.