Costs Negotiator - Hybrid

Our client is looking for a skilled costs negotiator to join a respected in-house legal team supporting a prominent insurance client from their Manchester City Centre office.

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of fixed recoverable costs and disputed disbursement matters (MOJ/Infant Approval), with a focus on timely and accurate case handling, strategic negotiation, and performance against key targets.

As a Costs Negotiator, you will:

• Review and analyse costs claimed: preparing detailed cost strategy reports.


• Draft points of dispute and respond to replies.


• Negotiate settlements within agreed parameters.


• Handle client correspondence and incoming telephone queries.


• Periodically review files in line with client expectations.


• Instruct counsel or conduct advocacy for detailed assessments where appropriate.


• Maintain accurate records and case management data.


• Support broader business decision-making through effective data handling.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a similar costs negotiator role (claimant or defendant background welcomed).


• Understanding of the detailed assessment process, costs case law, and insurance litigation procedures.


• Proven ability to manage your own caseload and meet performance targets.


• Confident communication and client liaison skills.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.


• IT proficiency and familiarity with legal case management systems.

The benefits:

• Incentive plan and annual leave that increases with service.


• Simply health cash plan, online GP access, and wellbeing support.


• Pension scheme, life assurance, cycle-to-work, and tech schemes.


• Season ticket loan, gym discounts, and exclusive retail and leisure perks.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain access to an industry-leading insurance client.

If you are an experienced Costs Negotiator looking for a role in Manchester, we'd love to hear from you.

you can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on the role.