Cost Lawyer - Leeds or Manchester

Our Costs Team sits within the Disputes Group, providing specialist legal advice on costs matters across a range of practice areas, including Commercial, Finance, Real Estate, Construction, Insolvency, and Intellectual Property Disputes. You’ll work with a team recognised for its technical expertise and innovative approach, supporting high-profile clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional cases.

This role can be open to either Leeds or Manchester based candidates.

What You’ll Do

• Advise on costs issues across a variety of disputes, working closely with fee‑earners and senior team members
• Draft bills of costs, points of dispute, points of reply, and assist with hearings.
• Support the team in settlements, including preparing strategic advice on settlement parameters
• Assist with all aspects of costs management, including drafting budgets and monitoring legal spend
• Prepare N260 schedules for summary assessments and support with payment on account and arbitration schedules
• Ensure compliance with relevant procedural rules and regulations
• Help deliver high-quality, commercially focused solutions for our clients.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting all stages of detailed costs assessment and management
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and produce accurate work to a high standard
• Strong understanding of legal costs processes and procedures
• Capable of delivering strategic advice and handling complex legal tasks under supervision
• Willingness to embrace innovation and contribute to team success.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.