PHP Web Developer - Full Stack at 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,,, 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 3 and 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.
* Al/Machine Learning: Experience with natural language 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 We look forward to hearing from candidates who are passionate about using technology to transform legal services.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Work from home
Application question(s):
* Do you have 5+ years of experience?
Work Location: In person