About the position
Costs Lawyer
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Costs Lawyer to join our dynamic and client-focused team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional to take the lead on complex, high-value cost matters across a wide variety of legal disciplines.
You'll combine your technical knowledge of costs law with strategic thinking, commercial insight, and outstanding client service. If you enjoy advocacy, mentoring others, and working with top-tier legal professionals, this is the role for you.
What You'll Be Doing
· Draft and review Bills of Costs, Budgets (Precedent H), Precedent R, N260s, and Points of Dispute/Replies
· Represent clients at detailed assessments, CCMCs, and other hearings
· Deliver clear, strategic advice on costs law, procedure, and recent case law
· Draft retainers, funding arrangements, and accurate cost estimates
· Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients' best interests
· Support and mentor junior team members
· Build strong working relationships with solicitors, barristers, and clients
· Help shape internal processes, templates, and policies
· Maintain meticulous time records and meet firm SLAs and KPIs
What We're Looking For
· Degree in Law (LLB, LLM)
· Qualified Costs Lawyer (CLSB regulated)
· Proven experience in complex, high-value or multi-party costs matters
· Confident advocate with experience in County Courts and/or SCCO
· In-depth knowledge of CPR Parts 44-47, and relevant case law
· Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
· Strong client communication and stakeholder management skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including complex calculations and large data-sets)
· Organised, proactive, and commercially aware
Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Desired Skills:
- Legal
- Costs Drafting
- Bills of Costs
- Budgets
- Advocacy
- CPR Knowledge
- Legal Advice
Desired Qualification Level:
- Honours
