Costs Lawyer
Added 13 Aug · still live
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Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3520 (93% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Eversheds Sutherland is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.
Costs Lawyer
Litigation Costs Lawyer
Cardiff or Manchester, Permanent
We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with 5,000+ colleagues in more than 30 countries. We’re full service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.
What to expect
As a lawyer, you enjoy a variety of work: regional to international and across practice groups. With us, you grow your global mindset. You’re encouraged to put ideas into action and there’s always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We’re excited for what’s next, so with us, you can be too.
Our team
Supporting the wider litigation team, the partner led Litigation Costs and Funding team provides a range of services to the wider litigation team and external clients. The team is headed by a Partner and includes solicitors and qualified costs lawyers.
The Costs team deal with all aspects of budgeting, costs recovery and negotiation to include volume defendant insurance work, subrogated costs recovery, and multi million pound commercial disputes and compulsory purchase disputes. The unit also advise clients and fee earners in relation to budgeting and funding options and each fee earner within the team is responsible for managing their own case load and budget, and is eligible to participate in the firm’s chargeable hours bonus scheme.
Role And Key Responsibilities
Costs Lawyer
Litigation Costs Lawyer
Cardiff or Manchester, Permanent
We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with 5,000+ colleagues in more than 30 countries. We’re full service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.
What to expect
As a lawyer, you enjoy a variety of work: regional to international and across practice groups. With us, you grow your global mindset. You’re encouraged to put ideas into action and there’s always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We’re excited for what’s next, so with us, you can be too.
Our team
Supporting the wider litigation team, the partner led Litigation Costs and Funding team provides a range of services to the wider litigation team and external clients. The team is headed by a Partner and includes solicitors and qualified costs lawyers.
The Costs team deal with all aspects of budgeting, costs recovery and negotiation to include volume defendant insurance work, subrogated costs recovery, and multi million pound commercial disputes and compulsory purchase disputes. The unit also advise clients and fee earners in relation to budgeting and funding options and each fee earner within the team is responsible for managing their own case load and budget, and is eligible to participate in the firm’s chargeable hours bonus scheme.
Role And Key Responsibilities
Negotiating the recovery and reduction of costs on litigated matters, the role will involve liaison with the relevant fee earner or partner, and the end client, preparation and service of bills of costs and negotiating and settling costs claims. The role will also involve preparing Precedent H court budgets, Points of Dispute, Replies, preparing hearing bundles and Instructions and Briefs to Counsel.
In addition, as a key member of the Costs Unit, responsibilities will include assisting the head of the team with business development including spending time with clients, partners and fee earners, promoting the team and seeking to generate and develop new areas of work.
The costs team works closely with the LPM and tech teams, providing opportunities to assist with the wider project management of large litigation disputes and projects.
Skills And Experience
At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.
In addition, as a key member of the Costs Unit, responsibilities will include assisting the head of the team with business development including spending time with clients, partners and fee earners, promoting the team and seeking to generate and develop new areas of work.
The costs team works closely with the LPM and tech teams, providing opportunities to assist with the wider project management of large litigation disputes and projects.
Skills And Experience
- Ideally candidates will be a qualified costs lawyer or be qualified through experience with at least 4 years of litigation experience, and with a genuine interest in costs’ disputes and budgeting.
- Ability to prepare bills of costs; points of dispute, replies and budgets, and manage own case load
- Excellent communication skills in a variety of situations and when dealing with a variety of challenging stakeholders.
- Ability to deliver an outstanding client experience
- Confident and credible in dealing with internal and external stakeholders with the ability to build lasting and strong relationships.
- Follows and adheres to compliance with best practice and firmwide policies.
At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.
- We’re fair, transparent and equitable
- We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.
We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.
Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.
We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.
For you,
For your success.
And what's next.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 3520 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~41k in sampleP25 £27kP75 £46k
£24kmedian £33kgoing rate £42k£46k
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