Job Description

rradar is a legal enterprise dedicated to helping businesses navigate business risk. Winners of the Innovation Award at the Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2024 and listed in the Times Best Law Firms 2025, 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

Solicitor

to join us and work as part of the

Business Crime and Regulatory

team in our

Glasgow

office, which was awarded the title of Criminal Defence Team of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards 2024.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting Business Crime and Regulatory (BCR) cases, as part of a friendly and supportive team. The role has great potential for development and progression as our business continues to grow.

The successful candidate will be working both autonomously and as part of a team and will represent a wide range of corporate clients and individuals in a range of Business Crime and Regulatory matters.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

Advising and representing clients across a broad spectrum of Business Crime and Regulatory matters, including investigations and prosecutions by bodies such as Police Scotland, Crown Office & Procrator Fiscal Service, HSE, SEPA, DVSA, EHO and Care Inspectorate. Supporting complex cases involving Fatal Accident Inquiries, Public Inquiries (e.g. Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry, Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiries), Health & Safety prosecutions and regulatory proceedings. Communicating effectively with clients, courts, counsel, and third parties. Navigating insurance-funded litigation, including policy coverage and claims handling. Managing cases and representing clients within criminal courts, inquiries, and regulatory tribunals. Delivering accurate, timely legal services in line with rradar's standards and client expectations. Upholding professional standards and regulatory requirements, including those set by the Law Society of Scotland. Contributing to continuous professional development and supervising junior team members where appropriate. Participating in business development activities and internal projects as and when required.

Required skills:

The ideal candidate will have general Business Crime and Regulatory expertise and also have/be a:

Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with 5+ years PQE in Business Crime and Regulatory law. We are willing to consider candidates with significantly greater experience in general criminal litigation who are looking to specialise in BCR law. Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently and collaboratively. Familiarity with regulatory investigations and criminal proceedings. Experience in insurance litigation and understanding of policy coverage issues. Strong communication skills with clients, courts, and third parties. Proficient in legal tech tools including Word, Outlook, digital dictation, Microsoft Teams and case management systems (Salesforce and NetDocuments preferred). Self-motivated team player with sound judgment and initiative.
It would also be desirable to have:

Some insurance litigation experience and understanding of litigation policy related issues. Strong commercial awareness and proven track record of business development in the legal sector Knowledge and working use of case management and document management systems. Experience using AI technology within a law firm setting

rradar Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help our people do their best work, encouraging both physical and mental wellbeing.

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

We recognise the importance of in-person culture and the value of collaboration and cross-team learning within and across the business. It helps drive our innovation, service and product development for our clients.

With this in mind, we operate an agile working model, allowing employees to split their time between the office and home flexibly.

Follow the link to find out a little more about who we are:

https://www.rradar.com/about

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Are you a fully qualified Scottish Solicitor/hold a Scottish practicing certificate? Have you read, agreed and accepted our Privacy Policy: https://f27f4b95-e5ef-4446-9b2d-a98fe3751b70.usrfiles.com/ugd/f27f4b_dbfec03ca24149068c424e0410c4ae75.pdf
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G2 5JF