Compliance Lawyer (Remote)

Role: Costs Lawyer - Remote
Sheffield, South Yorkshire (remote, hybrid)
Contract: Full time, permanent, remote/hybrid
Working as part of the wider Costs and Billing function, you will provide a specialist costs service in relation to bills of costs, working closely with the relevant court costs office and other stakeholders while ensuring that the interests of clients remain at the centre of your work.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative specialist legal team and play an important role in supporting effective costs recovery and financial management across a varied caseload.
Our client is a well-established specialist law firm with a strong reputation across a number of areas of legal practice. The organisation has built its reputation on providing high-quality, specialist legal advice within a professional, approachable and supportive environment.
Its culture places clients and people at the heart of the business, with an emphasis on collaboration, professional development, innovation and creating an environment where colleagues are encouraged to contribute and develop.
The firm promotes a friendly and inclusive working culture, supported by an experienced leadership team and a strong focus on employee engagement and wellbeing.

The firm recognises the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal commitments and supports flexible and agile ways of working.
The benefits package includes:
Competitive salary;
Flexible/agile working arrangements;
Generous annual leave allowance, with the option to purchase additional leave;
Employee Assistance Programme;
Workplace pension;
Life assurance;
Employee wellbeing initiatives;
Healthcare cash plan;
Private medical insurance; The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the effective preparation, submission and recovery of legal costs.
Monitoring important dates, deadlines and procedural requirements to ensure compliance;
Maintaining accurate billing records, spreadsheets and time-recording information;
Ensuring financial and case information is kept accurate and up to date;
Keeping informed of developments in costs law, assessment procedures and relevant guidance; Participating in training and ongoing professional development.

At least two years' experience working as a Costs Lawyer or Law Costs Draftsperson;
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and other spreadsheet-based systems; Familiarity with specialist costs software would be advantageous.

Previous experience of working towards financial, billing or performance targets would also be desirable.