Principal Legal Counsel - Litigation

Bromford; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in the UK is seeking a Principal Legal Counsel to manage legal services, oversee litigation, and provide strategic advice. The role requires significant experience, especially in litigation and commercial contracts, with a strong emphasis on leadership and innovation. This full-time position offers flexibility, with potential for remote work from Bristol, Tewkesbury, or Norwich.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience required.
• Ability to manage relationships with external legal advisors.
• Experience within social housing or the public sector is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation and regulatory matters.
• Advise on commercial contracts and procurement.
• Supervise and develop junior lawyers.

Skills

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Strong knowledge of litigation

Experience leading complex legal matters

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills

Job description

At Bromford Flagship, our purpose is to enable people to thrive. We're looking for a Principal Legal Counsel to lead and manage high-quality legal services across litigation, commercial contracts, and operational matters.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic, practical advice to support effective decision‑making and risk management. You’ll also lead, develop, and inspire a high‑performing legal team, ensuring efficient and compliant delivery of legal services.

This is a permanent, full‑time role with flexibility built in. You’ll 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.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading litigation, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters
• Advising on commercial contracts, procurement, and operational projects
• Acting as a trusted legal advisor to senior leaders, ensuring decisions are legally robust and commercially sound
• Supervising and developing junior lawyers and legal specialists
• Managing relationships with external legal advisors to ensure efficiency and value for money
• Driving continuous improvement and innovation in legal processes

What we’re looking for

• A 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 a proactive approach to innovation and process improvement
• Able to complete a basic DBS and consumer check

If you’re a strategic, commercially‑minded lawyer with a passion for enabling people to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

The closing date is 18 November.

We’re part of Bromford Flagship. Our purpose is clear: enable everyone to thrive. Our vision is that everyone has a safe, affordable home, and with over 80,000 homes across east, central and southwest England, we have the scale, expertise, and commitment to keep building for the future.

Please note: This job posting may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.