Principal Legal Counsel – Property

Bromford Flagship is seeking a Principal Legal Counsel (Property) to lead the delivery of high‑quality, customer‑focused legal services across our organisation. The role is permanent, full‑time with flexibility. You will be based at one of our main offices in Bristol, Tewkesbury or Norwich, with some travel across our geography and the option to work from home regularly.

About the role

As Principal Legal Counsel – Property you will provide strategic direction and expert advice on property, development, leasehold management and conveyancing, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. Your insight will help shape decisions that are legally robust, commercially sound, and aligned with our long‑term goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high‑quality legal services across property, development, leasehold and conveyancing.
• Provide strategic legal advice that supports effective, compliant decision‑making.
• Manage legal risk and ensure policies and frameworks support ethical, efficient operations.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing legal team.
• Manage budgets, external legal spend and procurement to ensure value for money.
• Build strong relationships across the business and with external partners.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and the effective use of technology.

Qualifications

• A qualified lawyer with extensive post‑qualification experience leading an in‑house or private‑practice property team.
• Strong technical expertise in property law, development, leasehold management and conveyancing.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior decision‑makers.
• Experience managing budgets and external legal providers to deliver efficiency and value.
• A collaborative, forward‑thinking professional committed to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Able to complete a basic DBS and consumer check.

How to apply

If you are an experienced property lawyer with strong leadership skills and a passion for enabling people to thrive, we would love to hear from you. The closing date is 18 November. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.