Join Mills & Reeve as an AI Solutions Developer and help shape the future of technology by building solutions that truly transform how our firm and our clients work.
The role
We're seeking an AI Solutions Developer to join our Technology team. This is a hands-on role focused on solving real business problems through rapid development and iteration. AI tools such as Claude and GitHub Copilot will be central to how you work, helping you design, build, and refine solutions quickly.
You'll own the full lifecycle of custom application development, delivering working solutions rather than lengthy plans. While Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse) will be important, you'll also use web frameworks, backend technologies, Azure services, and APIs,choosing the right tools for each problem.
Reporting to the Head of Technology Strategy & Solutions, you'll have visibility across the firm and autonomy to deliver impactful applications that users value.
The activities
Build and deploy applications that deliver measurable outcomes
Use AI tools to accelerate development and iterate quickly
Choose appropriate technologies (Power Platform, React, Node.js, Python, Azure)
Translate business challenges into working solutions through stakeholder collaboration
Develop integrations across enterprise systems (Microsoft 365, CRM, legal platforms)
Create intuitive user experiences and maintain secure, compliant systems
Continuously improve applications based on real-world feedback
The person
Essential:
Proven experience using AI tools (such as Claude or GitHub Copilot) as a core development partner
Track record of delivering working software through rapid iteration
Strong ability to select appropriate technologies for different challenges
Experience working across multiple technology stacks, including Power Platform and modern development environments
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Ability to balance speed with quality in a fast-moving environment
Highly Desirable:
Experience delivering applications across multiple domains or industries
Demonstrated use of AI-assisted development to increase delivery speed
Full-stack development experience across frontend, backend, or integrations
Proficiency in languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript and Python
Experience with frameworks like React, Next.js, or Vue and backend technologies such as Node.js or Azure Functions
Familiarity with Azure services, modern deployment platforms, and CI/CD practices
Understanding of security, governance, and API design, particularly in regulated environments
Please ensure you read the job description below for full details on responsibilities & requirements.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The benefits
As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.
Pre employment screening
If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.
The firm
Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.
We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.
By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is “Achieve more. Together.”, which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase!
Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.
- We're ambitious - We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we're passionate about our work
- We're open - We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what's right
- We care - We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet
- We collaborate - We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done - together
And finally
Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.
To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website.
