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) Whats 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 Please note only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted for this role. Skills: 5 year's exp in legal costs Knowledge of Irish legal cost procedures Excellent report writing, IT and Comms Skills