We are looking for an experienced and motivated Costs Team Leader to join our national Costs Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, support and develop a team of Trainees, Law Costs Draftsmen and Costs Lawyers, driving high‑quality delivery and strong performance in a fast‑paced and evolving environment.

In this role, you will be the key point of contact for senior stakeholders across your aligned locations, ensuring the service we provide meets agreed standards and supports the wider firm. You’ll oversee the full spectrum of costs work across your aligned area, including supervising the preparation of Bills of Costs and court pleadings, providing technical guidance, and driving best practice across your team.

You will also play a vital role in motivating and engaging colleagues, championing continuous improvement, and supporting operational delivery across the wider Costs function. You may be required to deputise for the Head of Costs Delivery in meetings and represent the team as needed, both internally and externally.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident leader with strong technical grounding in legal costs to make a real impact in a nationally recognised team.

Essential

• Proven experience in a people leadership or team leader role, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong operational leadership skills with the ability to manage, engage and motivate a a hybrid working team.
• Experience as a Law Costs Draftsperson or in an associated role.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, expectations and stakeholder demands with resilience.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident in attending and contributing to key stakeholder meetings.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear direction, feedback and technical guidance.
• Ability to analyse information, problem‑solve and identify optimal solutions.
• Working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, legal aid regulations and costs processes.
• Knowledge of time‑recording procedures and costs systems.

Desirable

• A costs, legal or financial qualification (e.g., ACL, ILEX, or similar).
• Experience reviewing and improving existing processes and standards