Full job descriptionCosts Negotiator – Join a High-Performing Legal Team


?? Location: Bolton or Birmingham or Liverpool
?? Hours: 28–35 hours per week


Why Join Us?


Are you an experienced Costs Negotiator looking to take ownership of your own caseload while developing your advocacy and negotiation skills?


We’re looking for a motivated and commercially minded individual to join our Legacy / Industrial Disease Costs team, where you’ll play a key role in driving early, effective costs settlements and delivering excellent results for clients.

You’ll be supported with structured development, mentoring, and real opportunities for progression within a collaborative, forward-thinking legal environment.

What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll manage your own caseload from start to finish, taking a proactive and strategic approach to resolving legal costs efficiently.


Your key responsibilities will include:
*Reviewing cases and developing clear costs strategies and settlement parameters
*Preparing Points of Dispute and assessing replies
*Identifying strengths and weaknesses in both your case and opposing claims
*Leading telephone negotiations to secure favourable settlements
*Keeping clients informed with clear, timely updates
*Managing correspondence and ensuring SLAs and KPIs are consistently met
*Attending hearings, mediations, and conferences (remote and in person)
*Conducting your own advocacy in court where required
*Supporting and developing junior team members, including delegating tasks
*Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality expectations

What we’re looking for
Essential Experience & Skills
*At least 12 months’ experience as a Costs Negotiator managing your own caseload
*Knowledge of the detailed assessment process, including Points of Dispute
*Strong telephone negotiation skills and confidence dealing with opponents
*Experience liaising with clients and providing clear, practical advice
*Understanding of costs law, insurance litigation, and legal processes
*Ability to prioritise workloads and make sound decisions under pressure
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills
*Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems
*Degree, LPC, ALCD or equivalent qualification
Your Personal Strengths


We’re looking for someone who:
*Builds strong relationships and values team collaboration
*Demonstrates resilience and stays composed under pressure
*Is motivated to continuously learn and improve
*Has a commercial mindset and puts client value first
*Is confident influencing outcomes through negotiation and persuasion
What You’ll Get
*A supportive team environment with experienced leadership
*Structured career development and mentoring
*Opportunities to build advocacy and technical expertise
*Exposure to high-value, complex cases
*A culture built on collaboration, innovation, and success
Our Values


We are proud to be a business where:
*We are connected
*We are dynamic
*We are innovative
*We succeed together
Ready to Take the Next Step?


If you’re ready to take ownership of your career and make a real impact in a growing, specialist team, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Benefits
*Davies Incentive Plan
*25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
*Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
*Simply Health Care Cash Plan
*WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
*Death in Service
*Critical Illness Cover
*PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
*Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
*Employee Resource Groups
*Employee Volunteering Programme
*Cycle to Work Scheme*
*Tech Scheme*
*Season Ticket Loan*
*Gym Flex*
*Access to Online Discount Sites
*Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
*Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
*Discounts at local retail outlets
* after successfully completing probation