Cost Lawyer
- Department:Litigation
- Employee type:Permanent
- Working designation for the role:Hybrid
- Full time / Part time:Full time
- Location:London
- Hours of work per week:35
We are looking for a qualified Cost Lawyer or experienced Draftsperson to join the firm.
This role will be responsible for the following -
- Drafting and reviewing costs schedules, statements of costs and detailed bills of costs
- Analysing and providing commentary on equivalent documents submitted by opposing parties
- Advising on costs budgets and preparing client estimates
- Producing and advising on supporting schedules for applications seeking security for costs and requests for interim payments on account
- Collaborating with Reed Smith litigators to provide clients with strategic advice on costs recovery and the broader procedural issues that arise in connection with such matters
Ideally you will have experience of working with London City firms or equivalent large commercial practices and ideally, with experience of dealing with shipping disputes and arbitration proceedings. It is essential that you have good numeracy, excel, writing and communication skills and ideally have experience with AI and CostsMaster.
Benefits
As a global organisation operating across multiple jurisdictions, our employee benefits may vary by office and region. We are committed to providing competitive and fully compliant programs in every office, tailored to local legal requirements, tax frameworks, healthcare systems, and market practices. Although the structure of benefits may differ by location, our core principles remain constant: supporting employee wellbeing, fostering financial security, and enabling a healthy work–life balance for all colleagues worldwide.
