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Fixed Costs Negotiator

United Kingdom, Birkenhead · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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This role sits within the Technical Costs Department and will focus on managing cost-related matters across a range of cases. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing fixed costs files, considering and making offers, negotiating settlement, preparing costs schedules, and negotiating costs. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the efficient resolution of cost disputes while working collaboratively within a specialist team.

Job Responsibility

  • Managing your own caseload of RTA Claimant fixed-cost matters with confidence and ownership
  • Reviewing and negotiating costs claims promptly and proactively
  • Developing and applying effective strategies for disputed claims
  • Working closely with fee earners and management to support case progression
  • Providing clear instructions to our in‑house legal costs litigation team
  • Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment
  • Preparing Precedent U cost schedules for Trial and Disposal hearings
  • Building strong working relationships with Third Party Solicitors and insurers
  • Reviewing client balances and working with our finance team to ensure SRA Accounts Rules compliance
  • Meeting performance targets while maintaining quality and consistency

Requirements

  • Strong working knowledge of legal costs and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), including Pre-Action Protocols
  • Confidence in assessing fixed-cost arguments and responding with well-reasoned counterpoints
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
  • Comfortable working with numbers, particularly in assessing and calculating costs
  • Strong time-management skills, with the ability to stay organised in a fast-paced environment
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to meet objectives efficiently

Nice to have

Experience with case management systems is advantageous but not essential

What we offer

  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working model
  • 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives
  • Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
  • Medicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
  • My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
  • Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
  • Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
  • Pension scheme
  • Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
  • Dress for your day policy

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