Costs Lawyer Leeds, United Kingdom £40,020.10 - £62,888.73 Permanent Apply By 1 May, 2026 Posted On 5 March, 2026

The Medical Protection Society Ltd

Leeds, United Kingdom
£40,020.10 - £62,888.73 py
On-site
Manage legal costs claims
Prepare costs budgets
Investigate facts and law
The Medical Protection Society Ltd is seeking a qualified Costs Lawyer for its Leeds office, offering a competitive salary and the chance to join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering a trusted legal costs service. The ideal candidate will have expertise in handling legal costs disputes and a strong background in clinical negligence costs

Job Summary

  • Join a team where collaboration, expertise and professional respect are at the heart of how work gets done.
  • Manage a varied and intellectually engaging caseload while working alongside experienced colleagues who value quality, thoughtful decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical costs expertise in a setting that values balance, professional development and long-term impact.

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The Medical Protection Society Ltd is seeking a qualified Costs Lawyer for its Leeds office, offering a competitive salary and the chance to join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering a trusted legal costs service. The ideal candidate will have expertise in handling legal costs disputes and a strong background in clinical negligence costs.

Salary

£40,020.10 - £62,888.73

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage legal costs claims
  • Prepare Costs Budgets
  • Investigate facts and law
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Maintain knowledge of CPR

Nice-to-have

  • Support internalisation of legal costs work
  • Contribute to reduction of claimant costs
  • Opportunity for advocacy in future

Key Requirements

  • Qualified Costs Lawyer regulated by the CLSB
  • Rights of audience in costs proceedings
  • Experience handling legal costs disputes
  • Experience preparing Costs Budgets and Points of Dispute
  • Expertise in defendant clinical negligence costs disputes
  • Working knowledge of the CPR

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