Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for a Costs Advisor to join our Legal Costs Team based in Ireland!

As our new Costs Advisor, you will be joining our Member Claims and Cases Division at the forefront of protecting the careers, reputation and financial risk of our Members worldwide. You will support our Legal Costs team to better internalise work and reduce the use of third-party legal costs.

Working as part of a supportive and collaborative global team, our Cost Advisors will manage a caseload of claims for costs at various stages of development, acting on behalf of MPS to negotiate, prepare and present any relevant submissions.

Role Responsibility

• Support the management of legal costs to ensure fair treatment and outcomes for members and compliance with associated policies and standards set out by Council, its committees and delegated authorities
• Provide insight and share knowledge with internal stakeholders on relevant in country developments that may influence the strategic direction of Legal Costs
• Drive service standards on Legal Costs in the relevant jurisdiction, delivering on the required KPI’s and financial targets
• In conjunction with the team, investigate and analyse facts, law and quantum early, and devise and implement effective strategies to move claims for costs to resolution

The Ideal Candidate

• A background of working either within either the financial or legal sector (Essential)
• Experience of dealing with Defendant clinical negligence costs disputes and assessment of Bills (Desirable)
• Experience of working autonomously and managing priorities within workload (Essential)
• Significant experience of handling own case load (Desirable)
• Technical expertise in legal costs (Desirable)
• Strong commercial and risk awareness (Essential)

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not match 100% of the technical requirements. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and strive to create a work environment which ensures everyone can be heard.

Package Description

Alongside a competitive salary, you will also receive:

• Annual performance-related pay review
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional 5 days)
• Private Medical Cover (up to €1,181.12 per year)
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A truly flexible hybrid-working arrangement (take a look below to find out more about how we work)
• A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work
• 6x salary death in service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers

About the Company

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 Members around the world.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, meaning our Members’ premiums are kept safe should our Members require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice, or invested into bettering the organisation, our colleagues and our products.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit Members and the wider healthcare professions.

To do this, we need colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, whether that be through leadership development, fully-funded training courses or peer-to-peer support. We want our colleagues to feel empowered enough to deliver positive change, display ambition to push themselves and are determined when faced with a challenge, whilst ensuring our Member’s best interests are at the core.

Next Steps

If you are interested in finding out more, looking for a new role and want to join an organisation that truly values its employees, take a look at the role profile to find out more about the role to apply.

Our Talent Acquisition team are always on hand should you have any questions, are having any technical issues or wish to understand how MPS can support you with your application and interview. You can contact our friendly Talent Acquisition team by emailing careers@medicalprotection.org

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