20 Costs Lawyer jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Description: Costs Lawyer

Location: London (Hybrid)

Organisation: International Law Firm (via Harkaye Core Talent)

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

Harkaye Core Talent is supporting a leading international law firm in their search for an experienced Costs Lawyer to join their London office. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in handling complex costs matters, with a particular focus on high-value group litigation . This is an opportunity to work on cases that shape legal precedent and deliver meaningful outcomes for clients globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of costs in large-scale group litigation, from budgeting to detailed assessment.
• Draft and negotiate bills of costs, budgets (Precedent H), and costs schedules.
• Provide strategic advice on costs management and recovery in multi-party disputes.
• Liaise with fee earners, external counsel, and costs draftsmen to ensure effective case strategy.
• Prepare Points of Dispute and Replies, and attend detailed assessment hearings where required.
• Support internal teams with training and updates on costs developments and case law.
• Ensure compliance with CPR, costs rules, and court deadlines.

About You

• Qualified Costs Lawyer (ACL) with demonstrable post-qualification experience.
• Strong track record in complex and high-value litigation costs , ideally with exposure to group or collective redress claims .
• Excellent technical knowledge of costs law, budgeting, and the CPR.
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to manage competing deadlines under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in international or cross-border litigation is advantageous but not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work on landmark litigation with global impact.
• Hybrid working environment and career development support.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking legal team.

This appointment is being managed exclusively by Harkaye Core Talent.

Job Description: Costs Lawyer

Location: London (Hybrid)

Organisation: International Law Firm (via Harkaye Core Talent)

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

Harkaye Core Talent is supporting a leading international law firm in their search for an experienced Costs Lawyer to join their London office. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in handling complex costs matters, with a particular focus on high-value group litigation . This is an opportunity to work on cases that shape legal precedent and deliver meaningful outcomes for clients globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of costs in large-scale group litigation, from budgeting to detailed assessment.
• Draft and negotiate bills of costs, budgets (Precedent H), and costs schedules.
• Provide strategic advice on costs management and recovery in multi-party disputes.
• Liaise with fee earners, external counsel, and costs draftsmen to ensure effective case strategy.
• Prepare Points of Dispute and Replies, and attend detailed assessment hearings where required.
• Support internal teams with training and updates on costs developments and case law.
• Ensure compliance with CPR, costs rules, and court deadlines.

About You

• Qualified Costs Lawyer (ACL) with demonstrable post-qualification experience.
• Strong track record in complex and high-value litigation costs , ideally with exposure to group or collective redress claims .
• Excellent technical knowledge of costs law, budgeting, and the CPR.
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to manage competing deadlines under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in international or cross-border litigation is advantageous but not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work on landmark litigation with global impact.
• Hybrid working environment and career development support.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking legal team.

This appointment is being managed exclusively by Harkaye Core Talent.

JOB TITLE: Costs Draftsman / Lawyer
HOURS: Full Time, 35 hours a week. Flexi start and finish times.
Location: Bristol. Remote.
Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 + Commission OTE 60K

Job Reference: CWS502

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responsible for managing a varied caseload of claimant personal injury and clinical negligence matters from inception through to completion. This includes preparing detailed budgets, drafting and negotiating costs schedules, composing points of reply, serving bills of costs, and ensuring timely and accurate case progression throughout the entire life cycle.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Experience managing claimant caseload - Essential
* Proficient in the use of Costs Master - Essential.
* At least 3 years experience as costs draftsman relating to the above day to day responsibilities - essential
* Qualified costs Lawyer - desired

IN RETURN
* Remote working,
* flexible hours to suit you,
* team events "away days" twice a year,
* 24 days holiday + bank, generous commission structure.

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)

JOB TITLE: Costs Draftsman / Lawyer
HOURS: Full Time, 35 hours a week. Flexi start and finish times.
Location: Bristol. Remote.
Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 + Commission OTE 60K

Job Reference: CWS502

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responsible for managing a varied caseload of claimant personal injury and clinical negligence matters from inception through to completion. This includes preparing detailed budgets, drafting and negotiating costs schedules, composing points of reply, serving bills of costs, and ensuring timely and accurate case progression throughout the entire life cycle.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Experience managing claimant caseload - Essential
* Proficient in the use of Costs Master - Essential.
* At least 3 years experience as costs draftsman relating to the above day to day responsibilities - essential
* Qualified costs Lawyer - desired

IN RETURN
* Remote working,
* flexible hours to suit you,
* team events "away days" twice a year,
* 24 days holiday + bank, generous commission structure.

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)

Are you a costs professional looking for a new role?

A leading Law Firm is looking to recruit a Costs Draftsman/Costs Lawyer to join their busy team in the North.

You will be responsible for dealing with a costs caseload of RTA, Disease and EL/PL and litigation files.

You must have 2 years experience in a similar costs role in either claimant or defendant.

The firm are offering a competitive salary de.

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Law Costs Draftsperson – Fully Remote

Location: Fully Remote (UK)

Hours: Flexible – Full-time or Part-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are working with a respected and fast-growing law costs practice seeking an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson to join their team. This is a fully remote role offering genuine flexibility, autonomy, and exposure to a wide range of complex, high-value legal matters.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work on challenging and varied costs cases without sacrificing flexibility. You will have the independence to manage your workload while benefiting from the support of a collaborative, forward-thinking firm that is committed to long-term professional development.

Key Benefits

• Fully remote role – work from anywhere in the UK
• Flexible hours – full-time or part-time options available
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Company pension and generous holiday allowance
• Strong team culture with regular virtual engagement and quarterly social events

As a Law Costs Draftsperson, you will be responsible for:

• Drafting bills of costs, budgets, and statements of costs
• Advising clients on costs strategy and attending CCMCs/CMCs where required
• Reviewing files thoroughly and accurately using Proclaim and CostsMaster
• Negotiating with opposing parties to achieve favourable results
• Managing a diverse caseload across areas including:
• Personal Injury
• Clinical Negligence
• Industrial Disease
• Credit Hire
• Commercial Litigation

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Solid experience as a Law Costs Draftsperson across multiple claim types
• Strong drafting skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Proclaim, CostsMaster, and CM systems
• The ability to meet billing targets and manage deadlines effectively
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the confidence to work independently

How to Apply

This position is being managed exclusively and confidentially by HarKaye Core Talent . If you are an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson looking for flexibility, autonomy, and career growth with a respected firm, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Law Costs Draftsperson – Fully Remote

Location: Fully Remote (UK)

Hours: Flexible – Full-time or Part-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are working with a respected and fast-growing law costs practice seeking an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson to join their team. This is a fully remote role offering genuine flexibility, autonomy, and exposure to a wide range of complex, high-value legal matters.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work on challenging and varied costs cases without sacrificing flexibility. You will have the independence to manage your workload while benefiting from the support of a collaborative, forward-thinking firm that is committed to long-term professional development.

Key Benefits

• Fully remote role – work from anywhere in the UK
• Flexible hours – full-time or part-time options available
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Company pension and generous holiday allowance
• Strong team culture with regular virtual engagement and quarterly social events

As a Law Costs Draftsperson, you will be responsible for:

• Drafting bills of costs, budgets, and statements of costs
• Advising clients on costs strategy and attending CCMCs/CMCs where required
• Reviewing files thoroughly and accurately using Proclaim and CostsMaster
• Negotiating with opposing parties to achieve favourable results
• Managing a diverse caseload across areas including:
• Personal Injury
• Clinical Negligence
• Industrial Disease
• Credit Hire
• Commercial Litigation

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Solid experience as a Law Costs Draftsperson across multiple claim types
• Strong drafting skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Proclaim, CostsMaster, and CM systems
• The ability to meet billing targets and manage deadlines effectively
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the confidence to work independently

How to Apply

This position is being managed exclusively and confidentially by HarKaye Core Talent . If you are an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson looking for flexibility, autonomy, and career growth with a respected firm, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Law Costs Draftsperson – Fully Remote

Location: Fully Remote (UK)

Hours: Flexible – Full-time or Part-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are working with a respected and fast-growing law costs practice seeking an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson to join their team. This is a fully remote role offering genuine flexibility, autonomy, and exposure to a wide range of complex, high-value legal matters.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work on challenging and varied costs cases without sacrificing flexibility. You will have the independence to manage your workload while benefiting from the support of a collaborative, forward-thinking firm that is committed to long-term professional development.

Key Benefits

• Fully remote role – work from anywhere in the UK
• Flexible hours – full-time or part-time options available
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Company pension and generous holiday allowance
• Strong team culture with regular virtual engagement and quarterly social events

As a Law Costs Draftsperson, you will be responsible for:

• Drafting bills of costs, budgets, and statements of costs
• Advising clients on costs strategy and attending CCMCs/CMCs where required
• Reviewing files thoroughly and accurately using Proclaim and CostsMaster
• Negotiating with opposing parties to achieve favourable results
• Managing a diverse caseload across areas including:
• Personal Injury
• Clinical Negligence
• Industrial Disease
• Credit Hire
• Commercial Litigation

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Solid experience as a Law Costs Draftsperson across multiple claim types
• Strong drafting skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Proclaim, CostsMaster, and CM systems
• The ability to meet billing targets and manage deadlines effectively
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the confidence to work independently

How to Apply

This position is being managed exclusively and confidentially by HarKaye Core Talent . If you are an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson looking for flexibility, autonomy, and career growth with a respected firm, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Law Costs Draftsperson – Fully Remote

Location: Fully Remote (UK)

Hours: Flexible – Full-time or Part-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are working with a respected and fast-growing law costs practice seeking an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson to join their team. This is a fully remote role offering genuine flexibility, autonomy, and exposure to a wide range of complex, high-value legal matters.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work on challenging and varied costs cases without sacrificing flexibility. You will have the independence to manage your workload while benefiting from the support of a collaborative, forward-thinking firm that is committed to long-term professional development.

Key Benefits

• Fully remote role – work from anywhere in the UK
• Flexible hours – full-time or part-time options available
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Company pension and generous holiday allowance
• Strong team culture with regular virtual engagement and quarterly social events

As a Law Costs Draftsperson, you will be responsible for:

• Drafting bills of costs, budgets, and statements of costs
• Advising clients on costs strategy and attending CCMCs/CMCs where required
• Reviewing files thoroughly and accurately using Proclaim and CostsMaster
• Negotiating with opposing parties to achieve favourable results
• Managing a diverse caseload across areas including:
• Personal Injury
• Clinical Negligence
• Industrial Disease
• Credit Hire
• Commercial Litigation

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Solid experience as a Law Costs Draftsperson across multiple claim types
• Strong drafting skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Proclaim, CostsMaster, and CM systems
• The ability to meet billing targets and manage deadlines effectively
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the confidence to work independently

How to Apply

This position is being managed exclusively and confidentially by HarKaye Core Talent . If you are an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson looking for flexibility, autonomy, and career growth with a respected firm, we would be pleased to hear from you.