Rradar is a legal enterprise dedicated to helping businesses navigate business risk. We provide clients with the knowledge and tools they need to avoid and overcome risks, so they can take their businesses wherever they want them to go. We are looking for a Senior Associate solicitor to join us, working as part of the Insured Litigation - Commercial Disputes team in either our Hull or Leeds office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced commercial litigator to join a close-knit team, where you will gain exposure to a broad range of good quality and interesting Commercial Dispute cases. This role has potential for development and progression for an individual with strong technical ability, a solid grounding in Commercial Disputes and a willingness to assume responsibility. Contributing to the growth and development of the department, supervising and mentoring other team members. The successful candidate will take a proactive role, working both autonomously and as part of a team, with conduct of cases for clients in a broad range of business sectors and involving a variety of Commercial Dispute disciplines. In light of the range and depth of the available work there is also the opportunity to specialise. So, if your experience or interest is more directed towards a certain area of Commercial Disputes, Construction or Property litigation for example, please do get in touch. Duties include: Working independently with day-to-day conduct of own files which may be complex and high value. Representing, advising and supporting clients over a broad range of Commercial Dispute disciplines including contractual liability, property related matters, breach of directors' duties, trespass and nuisance. Working within an insurance funded litigation environment and considering matters of insurance policy coverage and providing claims handling support to insurers. Working across the business supporting the delivery of complete, accurate and timely legal services on all Commercial Dispute matters. Providing a caring, quality service to the company's clients in accordance with the plans and targets of rradar. Conducting own cases as well as assisting other fee-earners in providing advice and representation to the company's clients. Promoting the services of the Commercial Disputes team internally and externally. Taking a proactive approach and developing a fee-paying client base. Carrying out duties in a professional manner, complying with relevant professional standards and any requirement set by relevant regulating bodies including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Law Society of England and Wales. Developing and maintaining the competencies necessary to provide a proper standard of service to clients and maintaining a record of professional development. Participating in projects to develop, improve and optimise services, both as part of our continuously evolving product range and also in response to changes in the law affecting clients. Supporting the Legal Manager representing, supervising, and managing junior team members work as appropriate. Required skills: This role would be ideal for candidates from a general Commercial Disputes /litigation background, who are comfortable in dealing with (among other types of matters): breach of contract claims; shareholder and partnership, breaches of company administration requirements and directors' duties; breach of confidence; professional negligence and fraud. They will also: Be a qualified Solicitor or Equivalent, with a minimum of 4 years PQE. Have experience working in a busy, reputable Commercial Disputes team within a well recognised practice. Have experience dealing with a large, varied, and complex case load. Have prior supervisory experience, developing and coaching. Have experience identifying and developing new business opportunities and relationships. Have working knowledge of IT systems such as Word, Outlook, case management systems (ideally Salesforce) and digital dictation systems. Be able to exhibit strong ability to work on own initiative using their autonomy, whilst also being a strong team player. It would also be desirable for them to have solid insurance litigation experience and understanding of Commercial Dispute litigation policy related issues. rradar Benefits We offer a range of benefits to help our people do their best work and take care of themselves too. These benefits include: Private Pension. Private medical insurance. Discretionary Bonus - subject to company and individual performance. Company sick pay. Company maternity and paternity pay. Group income protection. MIP scheme. Death in service benefit 4x salary. EAP scheme. 25 holidays per year plus bank holidays. 35 hour working week. Social events and charity fundraising initiatives. Recruitment bonus and more Agile working At rradar we have introduced an agile working model, aimed at driving positive results for both the business and employees alike, financially and environmentally, investing in our employees and the business both short and long term. This gives our employees flexibility over the proportion of time they spend between the office and home and supports our culture, values and our corporate social responsibilities. Follow the link to find out a little more about who we are: https://www.rradar.com/about