Senior Costs Advisor

To pursue the settlement of legal costs as soon as practicably possible on a range of high value legacy / military claims. A Senior Costs Advisor should also be able to proactively review cases; formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameters; provide comprehensive advice to clients; commence early telephone negotiations with opponents; and liaise, as required, with Insurers throughout the life of their own files and mentor team members to be able to do the same with their caseloads through provision of supervisory support.

The Senior Costs Advisor should be able to establish strong working relationships within the Costs team; the wider Keoghs business; and with our clients through use of excellent oral skills and succinct written communications. The Senior Costs Advisor will be expected to attain their Objectives as well as Client SLAs and KPIs. Support and mentoring with their Personal Development Plan will be provided to enable technical development and career progression.

The Head of Costs is Howard Dean; Technical Director is Elaine Pitt; and Business Unit Director is Amanda Nuttall. This role is in the MOD Costs team with Paul Edwards as Lead Lawyer and Darren Lee, as Team Leader.