Costs Negotiator

Application Deadline: 26 November 2026

Department: Legal

Location: Newcastle

Description

Are you looking to develop your career in legal costs and gain experience working on defendant large loss matters?

Keoghs is looking for a Junior Costs Negotiator to join our Newcastle team. This is a great opportunity for someone with some existing costs experience who is ready to take the next step, broaden their technical knowledge and build their confidence handling their own caseload.

You’ll work on a varied portfolio of RTA, EL and PL matters, with exposure to budgeting, costs negotiations and detailed assessment work. You’ll also work closely with lawyers and insurers, giving you the opportunity to develop both your technical expertise and commercial approach.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your role will include:

• Managing your own caseload from initial review through to settlement
• Drafting Precedent H costs budgets and analysing Claimants’ budgets
• Preparing Precedent R and ensuring compliance wit...

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