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Costs Negotiator
Costs Negotiator
Connection Also Known As
Cost Negotiation Apprentice, Costs Planner, Case Coordinator
Department
Legal
Employment Type
- Permanent
- Full Time
Location
Bolton, Birmingham, or Liverpool
Application Deadline
22 July 2026
Working Hours
28–35 hours per week
Why Join Us?
Are you an experienced Costs Negotiator eager to take ownership of your workload, refine your negotiating and client advocacy skills, and grow within a forward-thinking legal environment?
We’re seeking a commercially minded professional to join our Legacy / Industrial Disease Costs Team—a collaborative, client-focused legal practice committed to supporting you in delivering efficient resolutions and exceptional value to clients.
You’ll enjoy career growth through structured mentoring, challenging casework, and opportunities for advancement.
Key Responsibilities
Your role will involve end-to-end case management with a focus on strategic negotiation and cost settlements. Core duties include:
- Assessing cases and formulating cost strategies and settlement parameters
- Preparing and responding to Points of Dispute
- Identifying legal strengths and weaknesses in opposing views
- Leading telephone negotiations to secure best-case settlements
- Providing clear, proactive updates to clients
- Managing correspondence while adhering to deadlines and performance targets
- Actively participating in hearings, mediations, and conferences (virtual or in-person)
- Conducting court advocacy where required by caseload
- Mentoring and delegating tasks to junior team members
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards
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Requirements
Essential Experience & Qualifications
✔ At least 12 months’ experience as a Costs Negotiator, managing your own caseload ✔ Strong understanding of detailed costs assessment processes (including Points of Dispute) ✔ Telephone negotiation skills, with confidence in opposing interlocutors ✔ Continuous client liaison and clear communication of solutions ✔ Knowledge of costs law, insurance litigation, and legal processes ✔ Ability to prioritise workloads under pressure and make sound decisions ✔ Excellent communications and interpersonal skills ✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiar with case management systems ✔ LPC, ALCD, or equivalent qualification required
Your Personal Strengths
We’re looking for someone who embodies these qualities:
- A relationship builder with a strong team culture mindset
- Composure under pressure, demonstrating resilience
- A lifelong learner with an appetite for growth
- Commercially acutely aware, prioritising client value
- Confident in influencing settlements through negotiation and persuasion
What You’ll Gain
Professional & Career Growth
🔹 Supportive team environment with experienced leadership 🔹 Structured career mentorship and training to advance your advocacy and technical expertise 🔹 Exposure to high-value, complex caseloads driving top-tier client relationships 🔹 Innovative culture built on collaboration and success
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We uphold these company values:
- 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 trajectory and make an impact in a specialist team, we invite you to apply.
Job Benefits (Full List)
Financial & Mobility Perks
💰 Davies Incentive Plan ⏳ 25 days paid holiday (eligible for overtime and opt-in extensions) 🏥 Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (primarily single coverage, optional family extension) 🍙 Bupa Simply Health Cash Plan
Well-being Support
🚁 WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health, and wellness resources covering: medical, financial, legal, and lifestyle wellbeing 🛡️ Death in Service and Critical Illness Cover 💼 PHI/Income Protection
Pensions & Professional Development
📈 Pension Contribution Match – 5% employee / 3% employer 🤝 Employee Resource Groups 🤲 Employee Volunteering Programme
Lifestyle & Perks
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme 💻 Tech Scheme 🎟️ Season Ticket Loan 🏋️ Gym Flex 🌿 Access to Online Discount Sites 🍽️ Discounted Gourmet Society Membership 🎠 Now-Showing Discount on UK Merlin Attractions 🛍️ Retail Discounts at selected local providers
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