B&M is one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers, and we’re looking for a talented Commercial Lawyer to join our dynamic in-house Legal Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a high-growth, FTSE-listed retail business with a fast-paced, hands-on culture.
As a Commercial Lawyer at B&M, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality legal advice across a wide spectrum of commercial, corporate, and governance matters. You’ll help drive commercially sound decision-making while safeguarding the business’s legal and regulatory interests.
The role will require 4 days per week working from our Corporate Offices in Liverpool.
The key responsibilities are:
- Advise on a wide range of commercial contracts, including supply, distribution, procurement, and service agreements.
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Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
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Provide guidance on Companies Act requirements, corporate governance, and support company secretarial and PLC activities.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams on legal matters such as data protection, competition law, and intellectual property.
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Support strategic projects, including M&A and broader business initiatives, with pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice.
To be successful in this role, you will be:
- A qualified solicitor with 5 years+ PQE gained in-house or at a reputable law firm and qualified to practice in the UK.
- An experienced commercial lawyer, with demonstrable experience advising on complex commercial contracts.
- Knowledgeable and confident in Companies Act law, corporate governance, and PLC/secretarial obligations.
- Commercially minded, with the ability to translate legal risks into clear, practical advice.
- The ability to work autonomously and decisively where necessary, to ensure business operations run effectively.
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape a new function and play a critical role in the evolution of our store estate. You’ll be joining at a pivotal time, with the scope to make a tangible impact on how our customers experience B&M
We offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, a colleague portal offering discount 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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