Vice President, Software Development

Position Overview :

LawDepot.com is currently expanding and looking to recruit a Vice President of Software Development in Edmonton, Alberta.

Supporting the CEO, you will play a pivotal role as a software development executive, overseeing our legal software platform and delivering high-quality technology initiatives.

This is a full-time permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week with opportunities for a remote work schedule.

Your Role :

• Lead our 90+ person department comprised of Managers, Technical Leads, Architects, Scrum Masters, and Software Developers working to deliver an exceptional experience for our millions of users
• Drive the strategic direction of our software development efforts, aligning them with business objectives and market needs
• Provide technical guidance, collaborate on technical roadmaps, build development practices / standards, review architecture designs, and holistically manage delivery efforts across multiple software development teams
• Ensure teams are using the ideal tools, technologies, and processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Design and optimize the Information Systems’ organizational chart to improve delivery and resource allocation
• Develop and work with high level written plans to guide and align our teams
• Set clear department objectives to drive success, establish performance standards, regularly evaluate results, conduct comprehensive performance management, and provide support to ensure targets are achieved
• Coach and mentor technical leaders to help them thrive professionally and deliver great performance
• Manage project scope, work estimates, schedules, and ensure deliverables are on time and within budget
• Foster a culture of collaboration, sharing of information, accountability, visibility of results and work activity
• Maintain industry-leading practices to ensure quality, scalability, security, and maintainability across our software products
• Collaborate with cross functional departments to determine business requirements, overcome obstacles, strategize timelines, share insights, and communicate updates
• Champion a continuous improvement mindset and identify opportunities to grow the business

Your Skills :

• Proficient in technical software development leadership, along with the management of people, projects, and processes
• 10+ years of experience in Software Leadership and Development oriented roles
• Experience managing a 100+ person department in a SaaS or eCommerce industry would be ideal
• Proven track record of delivery and execution of technology initiatives
• In-depth knowledge of software development best practices
• Post-secondary education in Computing Science or equivalent
• Experience with our core technology stack : C#, TypeScript / JavaScript, SQL, .NET 6+
• Strong knowledge of software architecture and design patterns
• Strategic mindset to balance technical decisions with business needs
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce high quality planning documentation
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly summarize key messages
• Aptitude to perform assessments with excellent judgement and strong business acumen
• Self motivated with a proactive drive to achieve results
• Ability to build relationships and align team members
• Efficient organization and time management abilities
• Flexibility to address complex scenarios or demanding situations
• Ability to learn new tools and software
• Additional knowledge in the following areas would be an ASSET :
• Agile processes, including how to adapt them to company specific needs and situations
• Database : SQL, LINQ, Entity Framework Core
• JavaScript frameworks : Vue 3, Angular, React
• Unit Testing frameworks : Vitest, NUnit, xUnit, Selenium, Jest
• SCSS (or CSS, LESS, SASS), JSON, HTML
• Notion, Windows, Office, Cloud, AI

Company Profile :

Join one of the fastest growing companies in Canada! LawDepot is proud to be a seven-time Growth 500 ranked organization and a major player in the Global legal solutions industry.

Our mission is to modernize the legal document creation experience by empowering people with fast, easy-to-use, and professional solutions.

With over ten million satisfied customers worldwide, over two million monthly website visitors, and billions of dollars saved on legal fees, you will be joining a team that is truly making a difference.

At LawDepot, we foster a collaborative and inclusive learning culture that values excellence and diversity. Apply today and become a part of our exciting journey!

Why You Should Join the LawDepot Team :

• Excellent total compensation package
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, plus an additional Health Care Spending / Personal Spending Account
• Great work life balance (37.5 hour work weeks, flexible schedules, ability to bank hours)
• Continuous learning opportunities, including Learning subscriptions and training budgets
• Company share plan
• Free catered lunches for the entire office
• Monthly social events for team members to enjoy (think axe throwing, rock climbing, board games, food trucks, trivia contests, and charitable activities)
• Casual work environment
• Personal offices for focused work and to have your individual space (plus collaborative workspaces for when you want to meet with the team)
• Free and easily accessible parking
• Southgate Mall, Whyte Ave, and Calgary Trail restaurants are only minutes away
• Hybrid working arrangements for that balance between getting work done at home and engaging with others in the office

How to Apply :

Please submit a resume and cover letter by email to [email protected] or submit online via our Careers page at

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.