Job Description

Head of Development at LegalRM Limited

Salary/Rate: 70-80k/annum - full time (or pro rata thereof)

(Adjusted to match the experience of the successful candidate)

Employment Type: Full time Monday-Friday (10am to 6:30pm)Location: Orpington, Southeast London (hybrid applicants considered)

(Our office has a smart casual dress code - suits are not a requirement.)

Our dynamic software development company is seeking to expand with new roles offered from our UK office, based in Orpington, Southeast London. LegalRM has a 15+ year history, with a stable and profitable background which is set to continue with some of the largest law firms around the world purchasing our software.

We are seeking keen and driven team members to continue expanding the business and our focus on the needs of our clients. Our team is close and supportive, ready to enable you to meet and exceed expectations in your work, while maintaining a fun and positive culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to gain experience in a small but growing organisation, where the value of your input will be immediately visible.

Education/Experience:

Proven experience as a Head of Development, Engineering Manager, or similar leadership role in SaaS or enterprise software.

Summary

We are looking for candidates who cover a range of the skills and responsibilities listed. We are looking forward to seeing you grow professionally, so please do not panic if you do not feel strong in all the areas below.

Successful candidates will be a positive fit for our existing team. You will meet us as part of the interview process. Remember to be open with your personality and interests. This will help you in being successful through the job seeking process.

The Role

We are seeking a Head of Development to lead our engineering team and own the technical delivery of our product roadmap.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine technical expertise with team management. You'll be responsible for how we build software and when it gets delivered, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions. You'll partner closely with the Head of Product, who owns the roadmap and priorities, to ensure delivery aligns with business and client needs.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

People Management

Lead and mentor a team of developers (SQL, DBA, and web specialists), driving engineering excellence.

Requirements Management

Translate product requirements from the Head of Product into technical plans and deliverables.

Standards Definition

Define and own software architecture, coding standards, and technical practices.

Delivery

Ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions.

Process Management & Improvement

Oversee development processes -- introducing pragmatic, efficient practices suited to a scale-up environment.

Internal Collaboration

Collaborate with Professional Services and Support during releases to ensure smooth handovers.

Peer Programming

Contribute hands-on to design, coding, and troubleshooting when needed.

Subject Matter Expertise

Stay current with technology and industry trends to guide the technical direction of LegalRM.

Role Balance

Balance strategic leadership with hands-on contribution, stepping into detailed product or technical work when required to support the team and ensure successful delivery.

Required Skills

1. Deep understanding of core technologies (ASP.NET 4.8 & upwards, Blazor, SQL, SQL Server, Azure)

2. Strong technical expertise in modern development practices, architecture, and frameworks.

3. Track record of leading engineering teams to deliver software on time and to high quality standards.

4. Ability to translate business requirements into technical execution.

5. Hands-on experience in coding, architecture, or database design.

6. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Further duties and responsibilities depending on the candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 70,000.00-80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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Application question(s):

How much (if any) experience do you have in Legal IT, either from working in a law firm or equivalent environment? Please summarise any experience you have relevant to this question.
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person