Principal Legal Counsel – Litigation

Bromford Flagship (Bromford) is a leading housing association committed to enabling people to thrive. We are looking for an experienced Principal Legal Counsel to lead and manage high‑quality legal services across litigation, commercial contracts, and operational matters.

Location: Bristol, Tewkesbury, or Norwich (travel within the region; option to work from home regularly).

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters.
• Advise on commercial contracts, procurement, and operational projects.
• Act as trusted legal adviser to senior leaders, ensuring decisions are legally robust and commercially sound.
• Supervise and develop junior lawyers and legal specialists.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors, ensuring efficiency and value for money.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in legal processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with significant post‑qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of litigation, commercial contracts, and operational legal matters, ideally within social housing or the public sector.
• Experience leading complex legal matters and managing legal risk.
• Proven leadership and people‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Strong IT skills and proactive approach to innovation and process improvement.
• Able to complete a basic DBS and consumer check.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits package
• Learning and development opportunities
• Private medical cover
• Work‑life balance support
• Pay and financial wellbeing
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

The closing date is 18 November. This is a permanent, full‑time role.

Bromford is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those historically underrepresented in the workforce, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.