Costs Lawyer – London (City) 1–2 Years' PQE | Full Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Costs Lawyer to join the established, highly regarded Law Costs Team of a leading City law firm in London.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, high-value commercial litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution matters, providing specialist costs advice to partners, fee earners and clients.
The role offers high-quality work, genuine career progression and the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside experienced costs specialists in a supportive, collaborative environment.
The Role You will be responsible for:
- Drafting Costs Budgets (Precedent H), Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute and Replies.
- Managing Detailed Assessment proceedings and costs recovery.
- Advising on costs budgeting, management, recoverability and litigation strategy.
- Negotiating costs settlements and preparing Part 36 Offers.
- Supporting complex commercial litigation, insurance, construction and arbitration matters.
- Liaising with partners, clients, counsel and opposing costs representatives.
- Providing technical costs advice and supporting internal training.
About You We are looking for a qualified Costs Lawyer with approximately 1–2 years' PQE who can demonstrate:
- Strong experience in costs budgeting, detailed assessments and costs management.
- Excellent knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and costs law.
- Confident drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
- Strong organisational skills and commercial awareness.
- The ability to manage a varied caseload and work closely with senior fee earners.
Experience within a City law firm, national practice or specialist costs team would be advantageous, particularly involving commercial litigation or insurance disputes.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Exposure to complex, high-value City litigation.
- Excellent training and professional development.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Friendly, collaborative and highly experienced specialist team.
Interested?
If you're a qualified Costs Lawyer looking to take the next step in your career within a leading London law firm, I'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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Costs Lawyer – London (City) employer: QED Legal
Join an esteemed international law firm in Leeds, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With a robust client base and a steady flow of high-profile M&A deals, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while mentoring junior lawyers and expanding your practice. The firm offers unique benefits such as genuine international exposure through secondments, making it an exceptional place for ambitious corporate lawyers seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
