Senior Costs Draftsman/Lawyer

Liberation Rec; City of London; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading costs consultancy is seeking a Senior Costs Draftsman/Lawyer to provide expert drafting and negotiation support in commercial litigation. The successful candidate will have at least 6 years of experience and will focus on ensuring accurate cost documentation and strategic cost recovery outcomes. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £75,000 and supports study for ACL or Training contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in costs drafting, preferably within commercial litigation but not essential.
• Proficiency in drafting bills of costs for complex, high-value cases.
• Ability to advocate and negotiate favourable settlements.

Responsibilities

• Drafting Bills of Costs, Costs Budgets, 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 and clients to ensure accuracy in costing documentation.
• Supporting the team in cost recovery strategies.
• Keeping up to date with costs-related case law.
• Supporting junior team members.

Skills

Cost drafting expertise

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Client interaction

Job description

Senior Costs Draftsman/Lawyer

Hybrid

Greater London

Job Ref: 100062

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 £75,000

Supports study for ACL or Training contracts.

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

• Minimum 6 years in costs drafting, preferably within commercial litigation but not essential
• Proficiency 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