We're looking for an experienced Development Manager to lead our Custom Solutions development function, managing a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering business-critical applications and services across Clyde & Co.
This is an opportunity to lead a team of talented developers supporting both Visualfiles/Everyfile and .NET solutions, whilst helping drive an exciting programme of automation, process improvement and AI-enabled initiatives across the firm.
The role combines people leadership, delivery management and technical oversight, making it ideal for someone who enjoys developing high-performing teams, managing multiple workstreams and working closely with stakeholders to deliver impactful technology solutions.
Lead and Develop the Team
Manage a team of approximately 7 developers and technical specialists across Visualfiles/Everyfile and .NET
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and support
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews and development conversations
Foster a collaborative, accountable and high-performing team culture
Support career development and succession planning within the team
Drive Delivery
Oversee the delivery of development projects, system enhancements and production support activities
Prioritise workload across multiple concurrent workstreams
Balance business-as-usual support with strategic project delivery
Manage risks, issues and delivery dependencies
Ensure solutions are delivered to agreed quality, performance and security standards
Provide Technical Leadership
Act as the technical lead for Visualfiles/Everyfile solutions within the team
Provide guidance on solution design and development best practice
Support complex problem solving and technical decision making
Drive continuous improvement across tooling, processes and solution architecture
Support Change and Innovation
Lead release and deployment activities across the team
Ensure appropriate testing, governance and change controls are in place
Support the firm's growing focus on automation, workflow optimisation and AI-enabled solutions
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and enhance internal technology platforms
Build Strong Relationships
Partner with stakeholders across IT and the wider business to understand requirements and priorities
Communicate delivery progress, timelines and risks effectively
Manage relationships with third-party vendors and development partners
Essential
Experience leading software development teams
Experience managing multiple competing priorities and workstreams
Proven ability to balance project delivery with operational support activities
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working within Agile delivery environments
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
Desirable
Strong experience working with Visualfiles/Everyfile
Exposure to or understanding of .NET / C# development
Experience within a legal, professional services or regulated environment
Experience working with case or matter management systems
Experience driving process improvements, automation or team efficiency initiatives
What’s in it for you
Modern, flexible working – A minimum of 2 days each week required from the office, 3 days from home.
Join an award-winning global firm: Clyde & Co is ranked Band 1 in multiple practice areas by Chambers and Legal 500.
Career progression and development - Structured learning and development programs, secondment opportunities and internal mobility across global offices
Award-winning for pro bono work and recognised as an inclusive firm, with global DEI initiatives, leadership programmes, and community impact through volunteering and sustainability.
Perksinclude life assurance from day one, season ticket loans and lifestyle discounts, an annual Wellbeing Day each year, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and more
Please note: eligibility for benefits may vary based on location and length of service. Full details will be confirmed upon joining.
The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
Our Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.
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Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organisations successfully navigate risk and maximise opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity and enable global prosperity, namely insurance, professional services, aviation, marine, construction, energy, and commodities.
Globally integrated, Clyde & Co offers a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. It is committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment including through a commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
The firm has 500 partners and 5500 people overall in over 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.
