We’re looking for a proactive, commercially minded individual who brings curiosity, confidence, and a practical approach to problem‑solving – someone who can ask the right questions, challenge thinking, and drive real outcomes.
About the Role
B&M are seeking a proactive and highly organised Executive Support Partner to join our legal function in a varied and fast‑paced role supporting the General Counsel and wider legal team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives at the centre of a function – combining strategic coordination, executive‑level support, project delivery, and operational oversight. You will play a key role in driving initiatives forward, enabling leadership effectiveness, and ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the legal function.
The Key Responsibilities in this role:
* Partner closely with the General Counsel to support prioritisation, planning, and execution of key objectives
* Coordinate and drive strategic legal & ESG initiatives, ensuring progress and accountability across teams
* Prepare high‑quality presentations, reports, agendas, and briefing materials for senior stakeholders
* Lead governance coordination, including meetings, agenda setting, and action tracking
* Provide executive‑level support, ensuring strong follow‑through on priorities and commitments
* Act as a central point of coordination across the legal team and wider business
* Support legal and commercial activities through document preparation and coordination
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely delivery
* Identify and implement improvements to processes, reporting, and ways of working
To be Successful in this Role, You Will Be:
* Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
* Curious and confident, comfortable asking insightful and sometimes challenging questions
* Practical and solutions‑focused, able to translate ideas into clear, deliverable actions
* Experienced in coordinating strategic initiatives, projects, or business priorities
* Comfortable working closely with senior leadership and operating with credibility and professionalism
* A strong communicator, able to influence and build relationships across functions
* Analytical, with the ability to work with data and use insights to support decision‑making
* Discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to handle sensitive information
* Confident using Microsoft Office tools, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
* Experience within an in‑house legal team or legal operations is beneficial but not essential
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role at the heart of our legal function, working closely with senior leadership and driving meaningful impact across strategic initiatives.
You’ll be joining at an exciting time, with real scope to shape how the function operates and delivers.
We offer a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, a colleague portal offering discounts for numerous retailers, hospitality & much more! Check out our full benefits here:
https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/
B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.
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