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Costs Lawyer – London (City)

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Costs Lawyer – London (City)

Published
15/10/2026
Location
London, United Kingdom
Job Type
Type Of Lawyer
  • Law Costs Draftsman
Work Hours
Full-time
Reference No:
BH-54568
Area of Law
  • Law Costs
Contact Email
Contact
Jill McCartney
Contact Phone
07769 676594
Region
London

Description

Costs Lawyer – London (City) 1–2 Years' PQE | Full Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Costs Lawyer to join the established, highly regarded Law Costs Team of a leading City law firm in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, high-value commercial litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution matters, providing specialist costs advice to partners, fee earners and clients.

The role offers high-quality work, genuine career progression and the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside experienced costs specialists in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The Role You will be responsible for:

  • Drafting Costs Budgets (Precedent H), Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute and Replies.
  • Managing Detailed Assessment proceedings and costs recovery.
  • Advising on costs budgeting, management, recoverability and litigation strategy.
  • Negotiating costs settlements and preparing Part 36 Offers.
  • Supporting complex commercial litigation, insurance, construction and arbitration matters.
  • Liaising with partners, clients, counsel and opposing costs representatives.
  • Providing technical costs advice and supporting internal training.

About You We are looking for a qualified Costs Lawyer with approximately 1–2 years' PQE who can demonstrate:

  • Strong experience in costs budgeting, detailed assessments and costs management.
  • Excellent knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and costs law.
  • Confident drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
  • Strong organisational skills and commercial awareness.
  • The ability to manage a varied caseload and work closely with senior fee earners.

Experience within a City law firm, national practice or specialist costs team would be advantageous, particularly involving commercial litigation or insurance disputes.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.
  • Exposure to complex, high-value City litigation.
  • Excellent training and professional development.
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression.
  • Friendly, collaborative and highly experienced specialist team.

Interested?

If you're a qualified Costs Lawyer looking to take the next step in your career within a leading London law firm, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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