 He was, in 1547, the first High Steward of the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield appointed after the 1528 Royal Charter; and with the help of his patron, the Duke of Northumberland, he became attorney to the Council in the Marches of Wales in 1550.He later held various legal positions including Recorder of Coventry, Worcester, Ludlow, and Shrewsbury.During the reign of Queen Mary I (1553–1558) he was one of the two Masters of Requests.