Development Manager

Clyde & Co

Development Manager leading a team of developers for Clyde & Co's Custom Solutions development. Overseeing delivery projects and building strong stakeholder relationships with technical oversight.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeGlasgow • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing software development teams, with a focus on Visualfiles/Everyfile and .NET technologies. Proven ability to balance project delivery with operational support while fostering a collaborative team culture and driving process improvements.

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Team LeadershipVisualfiles/Everyfile ExpertiseAgile Delivery ExperienceStakeholder ManagementProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

VisualfilesEveryfile.NETC#Agile MethodologiesProject DeliveryPerformance ManagementSolution DesignAutomationWorkflow Optimisation

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationOrganisational SkillsPrioritisationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Legal EnvironmentProfessional ServicesRegulated EnvironmentCase Management SystemsMatter Management Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
Perks include life assurance from day one, season ticket loans and lifestyle discounts, an annual Wellbeing Day each year, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and more.