Senior Costs Manager
London – Salary negotiable based on experience
A respected law firm based in London is seeking a Senior Costs Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a key role for someone with substantial costs expertise and a track record of managing complex costs matters. The successful candidate will take on significant responsibility for costs strategy, client management, and team leadership, working within a firm that values technical excellence and client service.
- Lead costs matters from inception through to resolution, managing client relationships and delivering strategic costs advice
- Mentor and develop junior costs staff, building capability across the costs team
- Take ownership of high-value cases and establish yourself as a trusted advisor to clients and colleagues
- Qualified costs lawyer with substantial post-qualification experience in costs management and advocacy
- Demonstrable expertise in costs assessment, negotiation, and dispute resolution
- Strong track record managing complex, high-value costs matters for institutional and private clients
- Proven ability to lead and mentor junior staff, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Sound knowledge of civil procedure rules, costs rules, and relevant case law
- Qualified as a solicitor or barrister with a specialism in costs law
- Membership of the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) or equivalent professional body
- Experience working in a law firm environment, ideally in a senior or supervisory capacity
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: Salary negotiable based on experience
- Term: Permanent
- Location: London
- Reference: 1356260
