Brooke Gordon Solicitors
Full Stack PHP (Laravel) Developer
Brooke Gordon SolicitorsUnited Kingdom19 hours ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology

PHP Web Developer - Full Stack


Brooke Gordon Solicitors


About Brooke Gordon Solicitors


We are a fully regulated law firm, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Our SRA regulation ensures we maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, client protection, and legal service delivery, providing our clients with confidence and security in all legal matters.


About the Role


We are a dynamic solicitors firm based in Manchester, expanding our digital capabilities and product offerings in the rapidly evolving legal technology landscape. We're seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join our growing team and help drive innovation in legal services, with a particular focus on mis-sold car finance litigation and process automation.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of law and technology, developing cutting-edge solutions that will position our firm as an industry leader in legal tech innovation.


Key Responsibilities


Develop and maintain web applications using our modern tech stack (Laravel, Inertia.js, Vue.js, Tailwind, MYSQL)

Build and integrate APIs for various legal and financial services

Implement multi-tenant architecture solutions for our diverse client base

Collaborate with legal teams to automate complex litigation processes

Design and develop client-facing portals and internal case management systems

Optimise application performance and ensure scalability across AWS infrastructure

Integrate with third-party services including financial APIs and legal databases

Participate in the full software development lifecycle from planning to deployment



Essential Requirements

Experience & Skills:


Minimum 5 years of full stack development experience

Strong proficiency in Laravel/PHP for backend development

Advanced Vue.js 3 and Inertia.js knowledge for frontend development

Experience with Vite build tooling and Tailwind CSS for styling

Solid MySQL database design and optimization skills

Proven experience with API integrations and RESTful services

Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services

Familiarity with Laravel Forge for server management

Knowledge of Cloudflare for performance and security

Experience with Laravel Envoyer for deployment automation

Understanding of multi-tenancy architecture and implementation


Personal Attributes:


Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills for working with legal professionals

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Commitment to maintaining high code quality and security standards

Desirable (Bonus) Qualifications

Mass litigation experience: Understanding of high-volume case management systems

Legal sector experience: Previous work within law firms or legal technology companies

Open Banking integration: Experience with PSD2 APIs and financial data aggregation

Process automation expertise: Building workflows and automated business processes

PDF automation: Programmatic PDF generation, form filling, and document processing

AI/Machine Learning: Experience with natural language processing, email classification, and sentiment analysis for automated case categorization

Knowledge of legal compliance requirements (GDPR, SRA regulations, etc.)

What We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Opportunity to work on innovative legal technology solutions

Professional development and training opportunities

Modern office environment in Manchester city center

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Chance to make a real impact in the legal services industry


About Us


We are a forward-thinking solicitors firm specializing in consumer rights, particularly in the mis-sold car finance sector. Our commitment to leveraging technology to improve client outcomes and streamline legal processes sets us apart in the market. Join us as we continue to expand our digital products and services, making justice more accessible and efficient.


Location: Manchester, UK


Employment Type: Full-time


Reports To: Lead Developer / Managing Director

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from candidates who are passionate about using technology to transform legal services.

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