Join the Legal Tech Revolution at Litera

Are you ready to shape the future of how law is practiced? At Litera, we’re on a mission to Raise The Bar™️ for the legal profession by delivering transformational and globally-trusted solutions to law firms and corporate legal teams worldwide. We’ve been a leader in legal tech innovation for 30 years and are leading the legal AI revolution to this day with most of the world’s largest law firms as our clients. If you’re passionate about building AI-forward solutions that scale globally and want your work to impact millions of legal professionals worldwide, this is your opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team that’s elevating the craft of law.

As part of our strategic growth and commitment to fostering collaboration and operational excellence, we are transitioning to a hybrid working model. This position is based in the UK and candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance, as this role requires on-site presence at least three days per week. This hybrid approach enables us to build a collaborative and innovative work environment while maintaining the flexibility that supports both productivity and work-life balance. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team in this exciting new phase of growth.

Available Office Locations: | London | Nottingham

Overview: As a Senior Manager, Engineering at Litera, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about driving innovation in the legal technology space. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and collaborate with industry experts to deliver solutions that make a real difference in the legal profession.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the resources and processes necessary to deliver new software products and maintain existing ones.

• Collaborate with department leaders to define, publish, maintain, and monitor key development metrics.

• Drive strategy and execution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions, including seamless integration with enterprise systems.

• Ensure adherence to best practices for Dynamics 365 customization, configuration, and deployment across all modules.

• Establish and evolve development standards, processes, and best practices to support scalable, high-quality software delivery.

• Maintain broad awareness of related projects to ensure alignment and avoid duplication of efforts.

• Oversee recruitment and talent identification for the team, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and culture.

• Foster team growth by developing skill sets, setting clear expectations, and supporting career development.

• Stay current with emerging technologies relevant to the team’s domain, including leveraging AI tools to enhance product development and innovation.

• Engage directly in software development when needed to support delivery and mentor team members.

• Promote and contribute to a self-organizing team culture, encouraging ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of software development experience, and 3+ years of management experience

• 5+ years of experience using modern object-oriented programming languages (e.g. C#, C++, Java, Python) and software development best practices

• 4+ years of experience with

• Microsoft technologies (e.g. WPF/WinForms, ASP.Net/Core, SQL, VSTO Add-in, etc.)

• Back-end web services (e.g. REST, SOAP, XML, JSON, etc.)

• Front-end UI (e.g. JavaScript, TypeScript, React, etc.)

• Testing frameworks (e.g. NUnit, xUnit, jest, etc.)

• As a plus, experience building Microservices-based software, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, Open XML, Elasticsearch, Machine Learning

• Experience with the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform including the customization and configuration of Dynamics modules

• Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) for extending Dynamics capabilities

• Data migration and integration using Dataverse and Azure services

• Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., Devin, Cursor) to accelerate coding workflows, improve code quality, and enhance team productivity.

• Experience managing software development teams that deliver quality software at scale in an Agile Scrum environment

• Comfortable giving feedback and resolving conflicts, with strong listening and negotiation skills.

• Strong proficiency in business analytics and metrics gathering, with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Why Join Litera?

• The company culture: We emphasize helping each other grow, doing the right thing always, and being part of a journey to amplify impact, creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment

• Commitment to Employees: Our people commitment is based on what employees love most about being part of the team, focusing on tools that matter to the difference-makers in the legal world and amplifying their impact

• Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team: Our is a global company with ambitious goals and unlimited opportunities, offering a dynamic and diverse work environment where employees can grow, listen, empathize, and problem-solve together

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Experience peace of mind with our health insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work-life balance. We invest in your well-being and future, ensuring a rewarding career journey.

• Career Growth and Development: We provide career paths and opportunities for professional development, allowing employees to progress through various technical and leadership roles