Software Development Manager - Legal

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. Visual files, 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 d...