Legal Cost Accountant

1 week ago

Dublin, Ireland Lex Consultancy Full time

Overview
A
Semi-State Financial Services Organisation
based in
Dublin 1
is seeking an experienced
Legal Cost Accountant
to join its dedicated
Legal Costs Unit
.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performing team managing over 1,500 legal cost claims annually on behalf of various public sector bodies.
You will report to the
Head of Legal Costs
and play a key role in analysing and negotiating high-value legal cost claims, attending court adjudications, and liaising with panel solicitors and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Review and assess incoming solicitor bills of costs
Represent the organisation at
Circuit and High Court adjudications
Negotiate settlements to achieve significant cost savings
Manage a high-volume and varied legal costs caseload
Liaise with panel firms and internal claims/legal teams
Contribute to continuous improvement across legal cost functions
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
5+ years' experience
working in a legal costs environment
Strong knowledge of
Irish legal cost procedures
Excellent negotiation, judgement, and analytical skills
Outstanding communication and report-writing abilities
Membership of a recognised legal or cost accounting body (desirable)
What's on Offer
Competitive salary with excellent
Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
Flexible and
hybrid working arrangements
Extensive wellness, inclusion, and professional development programmes
Reimbursement of annual
professional membership fees
Opportunity to work in a respected and mission-driven semi-state body
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion and to apply, please contact: Richard Minchin on the Lex Consultancy team.
Call us on +353 1 6628990 and quote job reference #RM19626
#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Legal Costs Accountant

    1 week ago

    Dublin Pike, Ireland FK International - Financial Search and Selection Full time

    Overview Role as Legal Cost Accountant in a growing function working on the defence side of litigation in the medical claims arena. Principal Accountabilities Professionally analyse and scrutinise incoming bills of costs including liability for payment Represent the State Claims Agency on the Taxation or other appropriate forum or by way of negotiation of...

  • Legal Cost Accountant

    11 hours ago

    Dublin, Ireland Lex Consultancy Full time

    Overview ASemi-State Financial Services Organisation based in Dublin 1 is seeking an experienced Legal Cost Accountant to join its dedicated Legal Costs Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performing team managing over 1,500 legal cost claims annually on behalf of various public sector bodies. You will report to the Head of Legal...

  • Legal Cost Accountant

    4 weeks ago

    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland National Treasury Management Agency Full time

    Role OverviewJob Title:Legal Cost Accountant(SCA).Department: State Claims Agency.Reports to: Head of Legal Costs.Contract: Permanent.Closing date for applications: 22/09/25.Summary of the BusinessThe National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government.It manages a complex portfolio of public...

  • Legal Cost Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    Dublin, Ireland Osborne Full time

    Legal Cost Accountant Location: Dublin 1 (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive (DOE) About the Legal Cost Accountant Role This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a high-volume caseload, representing the organisation in negotiations and at court adjudications, and contributing to the effective management of...

  • Legal Cost Accountant

    4 days ago

    Dublin Pike, Ireland Lex Consultancy Full time

    Overview A Semi-State Financial Services Organisation based in Dublin 1 is seeking an experienced Legal Cost Accountant to join its dedicated Legal Costs Unit . This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performing team managing over 1,500 legal cost claims annually on behalf of various public sector bodies. You will report to the Head of...

  • Legal Cost Accountant

    4 weeks ago

    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland National Treasury Management Agency Full time

    Role OverviewJob Title: Legal Cost Accountant (SCA). Department: State Claims Agency. Reports to: Head of Legal Costs. Contract: Permanent.Closing date for applications: 22/09/25.Summary of the BusinessThe National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It manages a complex portfolio of...

  • Legal Cost Accountant

    6 days ago

    Dublin, Ireland Cpl Healthcare Full time

    OverviewLegal Cost AccountantLocation: Dublin (with potential hybrid working)Contract: PermanentClosing date for applications: 6th OctoberKey ResponsibilitiesAnalyse and assess incoming legal bills of costs and determine liabilityRepresent the SCA at Circuit Court and High Court costs adjudication hearingsEngage in negotiation of legal costs and present...

  • Legal Cost Accountant

    1 week ago

    Dublin, Ireland Cpl Full time

    Legal Cost AccountantLocation: Dublin (with potential hybrid working) Contract: Permanent Closing date for applications: 6th OctoberKey ResponsibilitiesAnalyse and assess incoming legal bills of costs and determine liabilityRepresent the SCA at Circuit Court and High Court costs adjudication hearingsEngage in negotiation of legal costs and present...

  • ▷ Apply Now: Legal Cost Accountant

    4 days ago

    Dublin, Ireland Cpl Healthcare Full time

    Overview Legal Cost Accountant Location: Dublin (with potential hybrid working) Contract: Permanent Closing date for applications: 6th October Key Responsibilities - Analyse and assess incoming legal bills of costs and determine liability - Represent the SCA at Circuit Court and High Court costs adjudication hearings - Engage in negotiation of legal...

  • Legal Costs Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    Dublin, Ireland FK International Full time

    Overview Role as Legal Cost Accountant in a growing function working on the defence side of litigation in the medical claims arena. Principal Accountabilities Professionally analyse and scrutinise incoming bills of costs including liability for payment Represent the State Claims Agency on the Taxation or other appropriate forum or by way of negotiation of...