Senior Costs Lawyer

Senior Costs Lawyer / Senior Law Costs Draftsperson | Cardiff | Leading National Law Firm | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits | Ref: 4607 An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Costs Lawyer or Senior Law Costs Draftsperson to join one of the UK's leading specialist Costs teams. Acting on behalf of a highly regarded national law firm, this role offers the chance to work on some of the most complex and high-value costs matters in England and Wales. THE ROLE: Joining a well-established and highly respected team, you will manage a varied caseload of complex costs matters arising from high-value personal injury, commercial litigation and group actions. Your responsibilities will include preparing Bills of Costs, Cost Budgets, Schedules of Costs, Points of Dispute and Replies, negotiating settlements and representing clients at detailed assessment hearings and Costs Case Management Hearings. Alongside managing your own caseload, you will work closely with fee earners across the business, provide technical support to junior members of the team and play an active role in maintaining excellent client relationships. THE CANDIDATE: Applications are invited from experienced Costs Lawyers, Solicitors or Senior Law Costs Draftspersons with strong technical expertise across high-value and complex costs matters. You will be confident drafting all aspects of costs documentation, negotiating settlements and handling advocacy where appropriate. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, together with the ability to work independently and build strong working relationships. Experience using CostsMaster would be advantageous but is not essential. THE FIRM: This leading national law firm has built an enviable reputation across a range of specialist practice areas and is recognised for handling complex, high-profile litigation. With genuine investment in technology, career development and flexible working, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious costs professional looking to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team. THE PACKAGE: The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary, hybrid working, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday leave, enhanced pension, paid professional subscriptions, wellbeing initiatives and a comprehensive benefits package. HOW TO APPLY: To apply or to discuss this opportunity in confidence, contact Penny Trotman at eNL Legal Recruitment quoting Ref: 4607. eNL will never share your CV without your express permission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive recruitment process and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.