Costs Solicitor / Costs Draftsperson (ref:1017)

Are you an experienced Costs Solicitor or Costs Draftsperson looking to join a highly regarded national law firm where quality of work, collaboration and career development are genuinely valued?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a market-leading legal team, supporting complex, high-value and often high-profile disputes across a broad range of practice areas. This is an excellent role for an experienced costs professional who enjoys working closely with lawyers, clients and external stakeholders while playing a key part in delivering exceptional client service.

The Opportunity

Working within a well-established litigation function, you will take ownership of a varied and interesting caseload, advising on all aspects of legal costs from the outset of matters through to recovery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing costs matters across a broad range of contentious work.
• Preparing and negotiating bills of costs and costs budgets.
• Drafting Points of Dispute and Replies.
• Advising fee earners on costs strategy, budgeting and recovery.
• Preparing Statements of Costs (N260s) and supporting documentation.
• Managing detailed assessment proceedings and costs negotiations.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, costs experts and the courts.
• Monitoring developments in costs law and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
• Helping to develop best practice across the wider disputes team.

About You

We’re keen to hear from qualified Costs Solicitors, experienced Costs Lawyers and Costs Draftspersons who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience handling legal costs matters within private practice or an equivalent environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and costs practice.
• Experience preparing bills of costs, budgets and costs-related applications.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive mindset and genuine enthusiasm for delivering outstanding client service.

What’s on Offer

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading legal practices, recognised for delivering outstanding work on behalf of an impressive client base. You’ll benefit from:

• High-quality and intellectually stimulating work.
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• A modern Bristol office with excellent facilities and a strong team culture.

Whether you’re an experienced Costs Draftsperson seeking your next challenge or a qualified Costs Solicitor looking to specialise further within a leading disputes practice, this role offers the opportunity to develop your career in an environment where expertise is recognised and encouraged.

For more information and a confidential chat please contact: 

Rachael Doyle 

07857 550 880

rdoyle@talislegalrecruitment.com