Newly/Qualified Costs Lawyer

Liberation Rec; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist costs consultancy is seeking a Newly/Qualified Costs Lawyer in London to provide drafting and negotiation support across complex commercial litigation. The ideal candidate will have 4 years of experience in costs drafting, a strong ability to negotiate favorable settlements, and a commitment to maintaining high standards. The role offers a salary of £50,000 - £65,000 and the opportunity to work in a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• 4 years in costs drafting for complex, high-value cases.
• Ability to advocate and negotiate favorable settlements.
• Strong analytical skills for precise cost calculations.

Responsibilities

• Drafting Bills of Costs and Costs Budgets in litigation matters.
• Preparing costs schedules for high-value claims.
• Negotiating costs settlements with opposing parties.
• Liaising with solicitors for accurate costing documentation.
• Supporting cost recovery strategies and best practices.

Skills

Costs drafting

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Client interaction

Job description

Newly/Qualified Costs Lawyer

Hybrid

Greater London

Job Ref: 100063

The Firm

A specialist costs consultancy delivering expert support to International law firms, corporations, and private companies across the UK. Their offices are in the City of London where they provide trusted advice to some of the country’s leading firms. Their expertise spans cost drafting, budgeting and recovery ensuring legal costs are managed with precision, efficiency, and strategic foresight—particularly in complex litigation. Known for their clear, pragmatic guidance and consistently high standards they work hard to maintain their reputation for excellence and integrity in everything they do.

Salary £50- £65,000

Payout of Qualified contracts considered for the right candidate

The Role

To provide expert costs drafting and negotiation support across complex commercial litigation matters, ensuring accurate, timely, and strategically aligned cost documentation. The role is pivotal in driving successful cost recovery outcomes, maintaining compliance with evolving case law, and enhancing client satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and proactive communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting Bills of Costs, Costs Budgets (Precedent H), and Points of Reply in commercial litigation matters
• Preparing and assessing costs schedules for high claims
• Negotiating costs settlements directly with opposing parties and clients
• Liaising with solicitors, fee earners, and clients to ensure accuracy in costing documentation
• Supporting the team in cost recovery strategies and advocating best practices in costs management
• Keeping up to date with costs-related case law and legislative changes
• Supporting more junior team members

Requirements

• 4 years in costs drafting, preferably in drafting bills of costs for complex, high-value cases
• Ability to advocate and negotiate favourable settlements
Strong analytical skills to ensure precise cost calculations
• Clear, professional interaction with clients and legal teams