Costs Negotiator

Home working – Salary negotiable based on experience

Our client is seeking an experienced Costs Negotiator to join their team on a permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity to work with a specialist legal costs firm, applying expert negotiation skills to manage and resolve costs disputes and billing matters. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of legal costs practice and a track record of achieving favourable outcomes for clients.
  • Negotiate and resolve legal costs disputes with confidence and precision
  • Work with a dedicated team focused on costs law and practice
  • Permanent role offering stability and scope for professional development
Preferred Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Costs Negotiator or in a similar costs advisory role
  • Strong knowledge of legal costs principles, assessment procedures, and relevant legislation
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex disputes
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with costs schedules and documentation
  • Professional approach to client and stakeholder management
Preferred Qualifications
  • Qualification as a Legal Costs Draftsman or equivalent professional accreditation
  • Membership of the Association of Legal Costs Lawyers (ALCC) or similar professional body
  • Experience working within a legal costs firm or in-house legal department

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Victoria Fulcher

Recruitment Consultant
07451274680

victoria.fulcher@douglas-scott.co.uk

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: Home working
  • Reference: 1369943