Costs Negotiator & Supervisor

To pursue the settlement of legal costs as soon as practicably possible on a range of Complex Injury claims.

A Costs Negotiator should be able to proactively review cases; formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameters; provide comprehensive advice to clients; commence early telephone negotiations with opponents; and liaise, as required, with Insurers throughout the life of the file.
The Costs Negotiator should be able to establish strong working relationships within the Costs team; the wider Keoghs business; and with our clients through use of excellent oral skills and succinct written communications.

In addition, this role will require the supervisory support of 2-3 junior costs negotiators. Knowledge of the new fixed costs regime is essential, with the tactics and strategies to deploy to be able to proactively negotiate settlement of costs and being able to do so with a commercial mindset to be able to work within a fixed fee structure.

The Costs Negotiator will be expected to attain their Objectives as well as Client SLAs and KPIs. Support and mentoring with their Personal Development Plan will be provided to enable technical development and career progression.

The Head of Costs is Howard Dean; Technical Director is Elaine Pitt; and Business Unit Director is Amanda Nuttall. This role is in the Complex Injury Costs team supported by Yvonne Booth as Lead Lawyer and managed by Darren Lee as Team Leader.