Costs Draftsman / Costs Lawyer

About the company

A leading international law firm with a strong reputation for complex commercial disputes, litigation and arbitration work.

The role

If you're a Cost Lawyer or experienced Costs Draftsperson looking to work on high-value, complex disputes alongside leading litigators, this is an opportunity to step into a role where your expertise will have genuine strategic impact.

Joining a highly regarded commercial disputes team, you'll be involved in far more than drafting bills. You'll work closely with lawyers on costs recovery strategy, budgeting, security for costs applications and procedural issues arising throughout the life of a case. The work is varied, technically challenging and offers exposure to sophisticated litigation and arbitration matters.

This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys combining technical costs knowledge with commercial thinking. You'll be trusted to provide meaningful input on costs issues, analyse opponents' positions and help shape the advice delivered to clients. Previous experience within a City firm or large commercial practice will be highly valued, particularly if you've worked on shipping disputes or arbitration matters.

For experienced professionals looking for quality work, autonomy and the opportunity to collaborate with leading disputes practitioners, this represents an excellent next step.

What you'll do

• Draft and review detailed bills of costs, costs schedules and statements of costs
• Analyse and provide commentary on costs documents produced by opposing parties
• Advise on costs budgets and prepare client estimates
• Prepare supporting schedules for security for costs applications and interim payments on account
• Work alongside litigators to advise clients on costs recovery strategy and related procedural issues

What you'll need

• Qualified Cost Lawyer or experienced Costs Draftsperson
• Up to 7 years' relevant costs experience
• Experience within a City firm or large commercial practice preferred
• Strong numeracy, written communication and Excel skills
• Experience with CostsMaster and AI tools advantageous
• Shipping disputes and arbitration experience beneficial