Principal Lawyer (Operational) - West Midlands and Staffordshire Police £78,417 - £85,353 Birmingham Hybrid Lead operational legal services across two of England''s largest police forces. As Principal Lawyer, you will advise Chief Constables and senior officers and staff on the issues that define modern policing: operational powers, major incidents, public order, and high-profile matters that carry significant legal and reputational risk. The role: Lead a team of operational lawyers delivering strategic advice across West Midlands Police and Staffordshire Police. You will sit on the Senior Leadership Team, attend high level meetings where critical decisions are made, and provide clear, authoritative counsel in fast-moving, high-pressure environments. This is a newly created role following a strategic restructure, giving you genuine scope to strengthen leadership, shape service delivery, and influence how legal support operates across an inhouse team of 50+ professionals. From advising the Force Executive team during significant incidents to providing real-time counsel on civil orders, your advice enables effective policing when the stakes are highest. What is in it for you: Work that directly impacts public safety and builds confidence in policingGenuine senior leadership influence, not just advisory supportCompetitive public sector pension and generous annual leaveAgile working with regular office presence (Birmingham and Staffordshire)The opportunity to operate at the inte