Global Legal Costs Lead Leeds/london/edinburgh (2 Days Minimum P/wk In The Office), United Kingdom Doe Permanent Apply By 30 April, 2026 Posted On 23 April, 2026
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The Medical Protection Society Ltd is looking for a Global Legal Costs Lead to oversee and enhance their legal costs function across the UK, Republic of Ireland, and South Africa. This leadership role requires a candidate with extensive experience in legal costs management, particularly in high-value claims, with a focus on delivering quality and efficiency.
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Job Summary
This high-impact leadership role is responsible for driving excellence in legal costs management across the UK, Republic of Ireland, and South African jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will act as a senior technical authority, guiding strategy and execution while leading a team of specialist legal costs professionals.
Benefits include a discretionary bonus up to 30%, an 11% pension contribution, 30 days annual leave, and a flexible hybrid-working arrangement.
Matching Summary
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The Medical Protection Society Ltd is looking for a Global Legal Costs Lead to oversee and enhance their legal costs function across the UK, Republic of Ireland, and South Africa. This leadership role requires a candidate with extensive experience in legal costs management, particularly in high-value claims, with a focus on delivering quality and efficiency.
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Salary
Competitive salary; Discretionary on-target bonus of 15% (max 30%); Up to 11% pension contribution
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Senior-level legal costs law expertise
Clinical negligence claims experience
Direct line management of specialist teams
Strategic oversight of third-party suppliers
Quality assurance and audit frameworks
Nice-to-have
Costs Lawyer or CILEx professional qualification
Experience in regulated professional environments
Commitment to continuous professional development
Strong stakeholder engagement skills
Proven track record in operational improvements
Key Requirements
Degree educated ideally in law
Significant senior-level experience in clinical negligence costs
Professional qualification such as Costs Lawyer or CILEx (desirable)