Costs Team Leader

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Costs Team Leader to join a growing Costs team within a leading firm based in Bolton. This is a key leadership role focused on delivering financial and technical performance, supporting individual and team development, and driving continuous improvement across a high-performing legal costs team.

As a Costs Team Leader, you will:

• Plan and distribute workloads strategically.
• Mentor and supervise team members.
• Deliver personal caseload to required standards and contribute to team KPIs.
• Monitor and manage team performance against financial and quality benchmarks.
• Implement internal policies, procedures and initiatives to maintain excellence and compliance.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring cost efficiency and high-quality service.
• Conduct audits, deliver feedback, and lead performance improvement plans.
• Support succession planning and staff development through tailored training and coaching.
• Handle complaints professionally and contribute to enhancing client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on claims handling strategies and operational challenges.

The successful candidate will need:

• Proficiency in all stages of cost litigation.
• Strong leadership qualities to include motivating and developing others.
• Sound judgement in case strategy reviews and problem solving.
• High attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong financial acumen and commercial mindset.
• Ability to manage HR processes such as appraisals and team meetings.
• Commitment to professional standards.

The benefits:

• 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell days.
• Private medical insurance.
• Incentive bonus plan tied to performance and contribution.
• Discounts on retail, travel, entertainment and fitness.
• Death in service, critical illness and income protection.

Apply now if you are ready to lead a successful costs team based in Bolton. For further information on the role you can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann on 01618714759 or nadine.ali@saccomann.com.