Job Specifications
Position: Head of Engineering
Location: London (4–5 days per week on site)
Compensation: Competitive salary + equity
Reports to: CEO
Company Overview
About Navys
Navys is a venture backed legal technology company building enterprise workflow software for private capital markets.
The platform replaces manual, email driven legal processes with a structured system that enables funds lawyers, GPs and LPs to execute complex transactions more efficiently. Navys is focused on real legal workflows, not generic AI tools or document summarisation, and is designed to support production grade, enterprise use cases.
Navys is building core infrastructure for how funds legal work is done, with a strong emphasis on execution, clarity and real-world impact.
Role Summary
Navys is seeking a Head of Engineering who will take ownership of day-to-day engineering operations and play a pivotal role in building the engineering function from its early foundations. This is not just a delivery role, it is a hands-on technical leadership position responsible for defining engineering processes, shaping architecture, hiring talent and fostering a high-performance team culture.
The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader who can operate close to the codebase while also driving technical decision-making, implementing scalable processes and ensuring accountability across the team.
Technology Environment
The platform is built on a modern full-stack architecture optimised for workflow orchestration and rapid iteration. The Head of Engineering will own development strategy and execution and lead the architectural evolution as scale increases.
Current Stack
Frontend: Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
Backend & APIs: Python (Quart/Flask)
Infrastructure: PostgreSQL, Docker containerisation, Azure
Delivery Operations: CI/CD automation, Git-based workflow, Agile execution
Responsibilities
Build and Lead the Engineering Function
Establish engineering processes, standards and ways of working suitable for an early-stage organisation
Create a culture of accountability, ownership and high performance
Recruit, develop and mentor engineering talent as the team expands
Technical Leadership & Architectural Ownership
Drive architectural decisions and define the technical direction of the platform
Provide hands-on guidance, reviewing code and shaping solution design
Ensure the system remains scalable, secure and maintainable as it evolves
Delivery Management & Operational Excellence
Own sprint planning, prioritisation and release cadence
Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery of product features
Identify and remove blockers quickly, maintaining delivery velocity
Improve and optimise development workflows, CI/CD practices and QA processes
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Product Alignment
Translate product requirements into technical plans and release scopes
Partner closely with product, design and commercial teams to ensure alignment on priorities
Support early customer deployments and communicate risks, trade-offs and progress clearly to stakeholders
Candidate Profile
Essential Requirements
At least 3 years’ experience managing software engineering teams
Strong understanding of software engineering management processes in a SaaS environment
Firsthand experience in modern full-stack web development
Has successfully delivered production grade Enterprise software using a SaaS model
Solid understanding of software architecture, with the ability to assess options and explain trade-offs to top management
Strong personal network of technologists and engineering talent
Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively and deliver at pace
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
Comfortable working on-site in London (4–5 days per week)
Desirable Requirements
Exposure to legal tech or fintech
Experience with workflow or transaction-heavy systems
Understanding of security, compliance and resilience in software systems
What the Company Offers
Competitive salary and meaningful equity participation at early-stage entry point
Ownership of engineering processes, architecture and technical direction
Potential for expanded leadership responsibilities as the organisation scales
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration based on individual merit and business needs.
About the Company
Navys is a legal tech company created to help fund managers and their counsel work faster and more efficiently.
We build AI-native infrastructure for legal teams advising private funds, combining deep legal expertise with modern systems designed to streamline workflows, surface critical insights, and reduce risk at scale.
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