Costs Negotiator (Legal)

TL;DR

Costs Negotiator (Legal): Settling legal costs for legacy industrial disease claims with an accent on case strategy and settlement parameters. Focus on negotiating settlements via telephone and conducting advocacy at detailed assessment hearings.

Location: Hybrid (Bolton / Birmingham)

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses, and the insurance sector, utilizing proprietary AI to transform claims handling.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of legacy claims from receipt of papers to the final resolution of costs.
• Proactively review cases to formulate initial costs strategies and settlement parameters.
• Prepare points of dispute, analyze case strengths and weaknesses, and negotiate settlements.
• Liaise with insurers and clients, providing comprehensive advice and regular progress reports.
• Conduct advocacy at application hearings, detailed assessment hearings, and mediations, both remotely and in person.
• Delegate tasks to paralegals and support their technical development and achievement of objectives.

Requirements

• Degree, LPC, and/or ALCD qualification.
• Knowledge of the Detailed Assessment process and relevant CPR provisions relating to costs.
• Strong telephone negotiation and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritize workloads while remaining calm under pressure.
• Must be able to work from the Birmingham or Bolton offices (Hybrid).

Nice to have

• Previous experience in a junior costs negotiator role for either claimant or defendant.
• Understanding of current cost case law and insurance litigation practice.

Culture & Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) with family cover options.
• 25 days holiday per year with the option to buy or sell 3 days.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support via WeCare, including 24/7 online GP and mental health services.
• Financial security through Death in Service, Critical Illness Cover, and Income Protection.
• Access to Cycle to Work, Tech, and Gym Flex schemes.

Hiring process

• CV Review and Initial Phone Call.
• Interview.
• Offer.