Addleshaw Goddard
Cost Lawyer - Leeds or Manchester

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Join Our Costs Team as a Costs Lawyer Our Costs Team sits within the Disputes Group, providing specialist legal advice on costs matters across a range of practice areas, including Commercial, Finance, Real Estate, Construction, Insolvency, and Intellectual Property Disputes. You’ll work with a team recognised for its technical expertise and innovative approach, supporting high-profile clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional cases.
This role can be open to either Leeds or Manchester based candidates.
What You'll Do Advise on costs issues across a variety of disputes, working closely with fee-earners and senior team members Draft bills of costs, points of dispute, points of reply, and assist with hearings. Support the team in settlements, including preparing strategic advice on settlement parameters Assist with all aspects of costs management, including drafting budgets and monitoring legal spend Prepare N260 schedules for summary assessments and support with payment on account and arbitration schedules Ensure compliance with relevant procedural rules and regulations Help deliver high-quality, commercially focused solutions for our clients.
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Who We're Looking For Experience supporting all stages of detailed costs assessment and management Ability to manage multiple deadlines and produce accurate work to a high standard Strong understanding of legal costs processes and procedures Capable of delivering strategic advice and handling complex legal tasks under supervision Willingness to embrace innovation and contribute to team success.


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