Associate (Costs)

About Pogust Goodhead

Pogust Goodhead is a leading international law firm specialising in group litigation and class actions. We are dedicated to championing justice for individuals, communities, and businesses affected by corporate wrongdoing. Our work includes landmark cases such as the Volkswagen NOx Emissions Group Litigation settlement and the British Airways Data Breach claim. We are also at the forefront of environmental litigation, representing over 700,000 claimants in the Fundão Dam disaster case against BHP – one of the largest environmental claims ever brought before the English courts. Recognised for excellence, we were awarded The Lawyer Awards 2023 and named Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the British Legal Awards 2023. Our mission is simple: to level the playing field between individuals and powerful corporations.

The Opportunity

We are entering an exciting phase of growth, with multiple large‑scale, high‑profile litigations underway across jurisdictions. To support this expansion, we are seeking a Costs Associate to join our internal costs team, providing specialist and technical costs support.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare case budgets, costs estimates, Precedent H budgets, and costs claims
• Ensure compliance with all relevant rules, including the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
• Conduct costs negotiations where required
• Liaise with fee earners, clients, and third parties
• Take ownership of costs‑related matters on assigned cases
• Support the wider team on a variety of costs issues
• Undertake additional duties as required by partners or senior management

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Costs Lawyer with strong hands‑on experience in all aspects of costs assessment and costs management, to include drafting bills of costs, statements of costs, and budgets/estimates
• Monitoring and managing costs throughout the lifecycle of a case
• Solid understanding and practical application of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), particularly in relation to costs
• Experience in preparing and progressing costs claims
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of numeracy and attention to detail together with analytical and organisational skills
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and work collaboratively within a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Desirable

• Exposure to group litigation or large‑scale claims
• Commercial awareness and understanding litigation strategy

Creating a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing environment where individuals can thrive.

We offer:

• 25 days’ annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Private pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Referral bonus scheme
• Gym discounts and e‑bike scheme (via salary sacrifice)
• Season ticket loans

Our Commitment

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of background.

Pre‑Employment Screening

Any offer of employment will be subject to appropriate pre‑engagement screening, which may include verification of qualifications, right to work, references, and other relevant checks in line with regulatory requirements.