At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead software development projects in the legal sector and ensure top-quality delivery.
- Company: Join a dynamic legal tech company in Manchester with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, referral bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting projects and a collaborative environment await you!
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the legal field while advancing your career in tech management.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing software teams and knowledge of legal case management systems.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 90000 £ per year.
Software Development Manager - Legal Manchester £75-90k depending on experience We are currently recruiting for a Software Development Manager to join our legal sector client's team in Manchester.
We are looking for someone with strong case / practice management system experience (e. g.
Visualfiles, Proclaim, Clio Operate / Share Do, Actionstep, LEAP etc) who either has experience managing small teams or is ready to take the step into management.
Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the software development function, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to agreed quality standards.
Oversee the design, development, support, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications, including case and practice management systems.
Define and maintain software architecture, development standards, and technical best practices.
Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to gather requirements, produce technical specifications, support Agile delivery, and clearly communicate project progress.
Ensure appropriate testing, quality assurance, change control, and successful release of software solutions.
Drive continuous improvement of development processes, system reliability, and team performance.
Requirements: Proven experience leading and managing software development teams with strong people management skills.
Experience with hands-on development, support, and implementation / migration of legal case and practice management systems.
Experience implementing modern software development methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Ability to prioritise workloads and manage stakeholder expectations.
Experience delivering system, data, workflow, and process migrations between enterprise platforms.
Strong requirements gathering, documentation, testing, and solution design skills.
Solid understanding of software architecture and technical design.
Experience managing third-party suppliers and technology partners.
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
If you are an experienced Legal Software Development Manager who is keen to progress and work on company-critical projects, press 'Apply now' or send you CV directly to faye . landells @ circlerecruitment . com
Keywords: Software Development / Software Developer / Development Manager / Legal / Law Firm / Case management / Visualfiles / Proclaim / Clio / Actionstep / LEAP / Management / Manager / Manchester Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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