Costs Negotiator
Merseyside – £45,000 - £55,000
A Legal 500 firm in Liverpool are seeking an experienced Costs Negotiator to join their well-established team. This permanent, hybrid role offers a competitive salary range of £45,000 to £55,000 and the opportunity to work on a diverse caseload spanning RTA, EL/PL, Legacy, Abuse, Marine, Clinical Negligence, and Professional Negligence matters. As a Costs Negotiator, you'll have the autonomy to run your own files end-to-end, setting the costs strategy early and negotiating settlements proactively.
- Interesting, varied costs work- Supportive senior team with strong technical focus- Clear objectives, realistic KPIs, and client-facing responsibility.
Preferred Requirements:
- Interesting, varied costs work- Supportive senior team with strong technical focus- Clear objectives, realistic KPIs, and client-facing responsibility.
Preferred Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience in costs negotiation, with a strong understanding of the costs landscape
- Ability to work independently, managing your own caseload and setting the costs strategy
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to advocate at detailed assessment hearings and mediations
- Collaborative mindset, with the desire to support the development of a Paralegal
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Relevant legal qualification or equivalent experience
- Proven track record in costs negotiation, ideally within the legal sector
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
Victoria is a Legal Recruitment Consultant specialising in legal costs. While new to recruitment, she brings 10 years’ experience in legal costs, giving her strong market insight and credibility with candidates and clients alike. Victoria enjoys recruitment for how rewarding it is, helping people take the next step in their careers while building genuine relationships. Her goal is to go far in recruitment and become a trusted advisor to her candidates.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law:
- Type: Law Costs
- Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Merseyside
- Reference: 1317796
