Costs Lawyer

• Permanent opportunity with flexible working locations of Brisbane and Sydney
• Work closely with legal panels and strategic partners
• Influence process improvement across a national function

About the Role
Join a Strategic Partnerships team focused on reducing external legal spend and improving cost outcomes. You will review legal invoices, provide advice, and work with panel firms to ensure fair and reasonable charges. This role supports broader initiatives that improve how legal services are engaged and managed. 

What You’ll Do

• Review invoices from legal panel firms and assess fairness and reasonableness to support accurate cost outcomes
• Negotiate with external firms to amend charges where required and achieve balanced commercial outcomes
• Provide legal costs advice to internal stakeholders to guide decision making and spending practices
• Support initiatives that improve legal spend processes, including pricing models and panel engagement approaches
• Liaise with external service providers to enhance data accuracy and improve reporting quality
• Contribute insights from invoice reviews to strengthen panel performance and ongoing strategy

What You’ll Bring

• Experience reviewing legal invoices and assessing costs against benchmarks to ensure fairness and consistency
• Knowledge of legal cost structures, including what is typically reasonable and aligned to market standards
• Ability to analyse detailed information and identify opportunities to improve cost outcomes
• Confidence engaging with legal firms to discuss and resolve invoice-related queries or discrepancies
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Tertiary qualifications in Law or admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in QLD or NSW is preferred

What You’ll Enjoy
Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

• Performance-based bonuses and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
• Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
• Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
• Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
• Discounts at 400+ retailers, insurance savings, gym memberships, and reduced super fees
• Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
• Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits: www.suncorpgroup.com.au/careers/benefits

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact [email protected] for a confidential conversation. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided.