Lead Costs Lawyer
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- Work closely with market-leading experts on high-value, complex costs cases
- Hybrid working – only two days per month required in the office
- Clear progression pathway with genuine client-facing responsibility
If you’re an experienced Costs Lawyer looking to step into a leadership role within a growing, claimant-focused team, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading firm that values expertise, development, and autonomy.
This role will see you working within the recoveries team, leading costs strategy and delivery, managing a caseload of high-value and technically complex matters, and supporting both internal and external clients with technical expertise and training.
You’ll be part of a collaborative and well-established costs team of over 90 people, sharing knowledge and developing alongside five other lead lawyers, all within a business that offers unrivalled job security and a brilliant culture of internal progression.
Who we’re looking for
- Experienced Costs Lawyer, ideally with a background in commercial, insurance or subrogated recoveries
- Proven track record of managing costs files independently, including complex and high-value claims
- No client-facing experience is needed
- Confident in people management, performance development, and recruitment
- Strong client relationship skills and commercial insight
- Comfortable coaching and supporting junior team members
Salary & Benefits
- Earn a top-of-market salary
- 25 days holiday (plus buy/sell options)
- Family cover private medical insurance (Bupa)
- Healthcare cash plan
- Income protection and critical illness cover
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme, tech scheme, season ticket loan
- GymFlex scheme
- Access to online discount platforms
- WeCare 24/7 wellbeing support
- Hybrid working – only two days a month in the office (Bolton), with flexibility to be in more if preferred
- Strong internal promotion culture and clear route to progression
Contact Brandon Ghent
If you’re ready to take the next step in your costs career and want to lead within a supportive, forward-thinking firm, contact Brandon Ghent at brandon.ghent@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.
Key details
Salary
£55,000 - £75,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Costs
Job ref
V-45067-1
Specialist for catastrophic injury, clinical negligence, large loss and healthcare & costs lawyers in the North West.
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