Frontend Developer/Content Designer

About us

MLT Digital combines 20+ years of legal marketing expertise with advanced AI-powered marketing solutions that are results-focused and deliver exceptional ROI and sustainable growth for law firms.

We are passionate about delivering excellence in digital marketing, helping law firms elevate their brand by driving credible online visibility and lead generation. Our collaborative team pro-actively embraces the benefits of AI and tech innovation throughout the digital world to drive quality, efficiencies and autonomy. We thrive on being at the front of the curve and the fulfilment that brings to the team and our clients, continually setting new standards in everything we do.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Frontend Developer/Content Designer to join our close-knit team to drive all visual aspects of campaigns and digital assets. You will create visually stunning, user-centric, and highly functional websites and digital content primarily for legal clients. Your role balances hands-on front-end development, creative design, and the production of engaging social media content.

You’ll succeed in this environment if you can work dynamically across digital platforms, enjoy collaborating, and want to shape both your own role and the outputs of our creative work. The opportunity also exists to develop your own department within this if team leadership appeals to you.

Things you need to know:

We value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Key responsibilities:

  • Design and develop responsive, accessible WordPress websites, using modern custom themes and plugins
  • Design innovative digital and social media content tailored for various platforms (LinkedIn, Meta, Instagram, X, etc.) to support client visibility and social engagement
  • Collaborate on UI/UX design for legal sector clients, producing wireframes, mock-ups, and interactive prototypes for both desktop and mobile experiences
  • Manage website content updates, maintenance, QA/browser testing, and performance optimisation
  • Lead or participate in migration projects (e.g., Joomla/Weblium to WordPress)
  • Apply best practice in SEO, web performance, and security
  • Share new front-end and creative approaches with the wider team; drive digital quality and brand consistency for clients
    Stay ahead of digital trends, particularly in the legal sector

About you:

  • Expert in WordPress (theme/plugin development, modern workflows)
  • Highly proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP (for WordPress)
  • Strong UX/UI design skills; able to produce visually engaging, conversion-optimised web assets
  • Experience with social media content creation (video, imagery, copy) for brand campaigns
  • Skilled at responsive and mobile-first website development and testing
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable discussing solutions with colleagues and clients
  • Proactive, self-driven, with a can-do attitude; able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Well-organised, with strong attention to detail

Benefits:

  • Hybrid and flexible working (Monday & Friday WFH, Tues, Wed, Thurs in our Glasgow office – must be able to attend in person
  • Quarterly team events and socials
  • Personal development budget; access to training, courses, and certifications
  • 25 days holiday + (UK bank holidays)
  • Pension
  • Clear career progression pathways

What we offer:

  • Salary from £38,000 per annum
  • Hybrid and flexible working (Monday & Friday WFH, Tues, Wed, Thurs in our Glasgow office – must be able to attend in person
  • Quarterly team events and socials
  • Personal development budget; access to training, courses, and certifications
  • 25 days holiday + (UK bank holidays)
  • Pension
  • Clear career progression pathways

**Closing date - Tuesday 28th August**

Connect today for future opportunities

As MLT Digital gears up for a substantial expansion over the next three years, we’re on the lookout for forward-thinking professionals who are as passionate about legal marketing as we are. 

We value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Submit your CV and let’s forge a connection that could pave the way for collaborative success in the world of global legal digital marketing.