The Opportunity
An award-winning, high-performing claimant law firm is seeking an experienced Costs Negotiator to join its specialist costs team. This firm is widely recognised as a market leader within personal injury litigation, combining exceptional financial performance with a genuinely modern, people-focused culture.
With consistent year-on-year growth, heavy investment in technology, and one of the strongest PI pipelines in the UK, this is an opportunity to join a firm that operates at scale while still valuing collaboration, autonomy and progression. You will be part of a business that promotes from within, rewards performance properly, and actively supports long-term career development.
The Role
You will manage a varied caseload of claimant personal injury matters, negotiating costs efficiently and effectively to maximise recovery while maintaining excellent professional standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Negotiating costs on settled PI matters, including RTA, EL/PL and fast-track cases
- Dealing with points of reply
- Liaising with fee earners, opponents and third parties
- Supporting the wider costs team with strategy and process improvements
- Ensuring compliance with CPR and relevant costs legislation
About You
- Proven experience as a Costs Negotiator within the law costs sector
- Strong technical knowledge of the CPR and costs recovery process
- Confident negotiating with defendant insurers and costs firms
- Highly organised, commercially aware and detail-focused
- Able to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team culture
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities
- Performance-related bonuses
- A stable, well-resourced firm with consistent work flow
- Investment in training, development and long-term career growth
- Supportive leadership and a modern, professional working environment