- Stockholm, Sweden
- Full-time temporary position with a start date as soon as possible, until June 30, 2027.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Legal Counsel in the General Contracts team, a part of H&M Group Legal, you'll be the driving force behind agreements that are commercially relevant and flexible, ensuring that projects move forward on the basis of a well-crafted contract.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will join the General Contracts team of nine legal counsels. We provide legal support across a broad range of areas, including purchasing, production, logistics, marketing, treasury, payment services and sustainability, giving you broad exposure to a variety of commercial contract areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- You will negotiate commercial contracts across H&M Group key business areas, working alongside the team to manage a steady flow of contract matters.
- You will engage with stakeholders across H&M Group to understand their business needs and provide tailored legal support by reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts, offering legal advice and answering a wide range of questions. In doing so, you will ensure that stakeholders move forward with legally sound and effective contracts that strike the right balance between speed of business and risk mitigation for the commercial context at hand.
- You will contribute to knowledge development within the H&M Group, including setting processes and best practice, as well as conducting legal trainings and workshops.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for a commercially minded legal professional with a strong interest in contract law and negotiation. You enjoy working close to the business, translating legal complexity into clear and practical advice, and you are motivated by finding solutions that balance legal precision with sound business judgment. We also expect you to:
- Be productive, agile and analytical, with a pragmatic mindset.
- Adapt quickly to new contexts, contract types and shifting priorities, aligning your support with business impact and risk.
- Combine hands-on practical advice with strategic, proactive thinking.
- Handle negotiation settings in a confident, cooperative and professional manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A university law degree.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience involving commercial contracts.
- Negotiation experience, with the ability to assess opportunities and risks related thereto.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (professional English required).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a full-time temporary position based at our head office in Stockholm, and you will be reporting to the Manager of the General Contracts team. Ready to take the leap? Apply now with a cover letter and CV in English Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. Read more about us here
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
An example of our benefits:
- 25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET).
- H&M Incentive Program – HIP. Learn more about the program here.
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
Skills Required
- University law degree
- At least 3 years of relevant experience involving commercial contracts
- Commercial contract negotiation experience
- Ability to assess opportunities and risks related to negotiations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional English proficiency
H&M Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about H&M Group and has not been reviewed or approved by H&M Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, pharmacy and vision options with low employee costs and free dental are available, alongside telehealth and inclusive offerings such as transgender, bariatric and fertility coverage. These features are highlighted as solid for U.S. retail roles, with some availability for part‑time positions depending on eligibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, flexible wellness days, company‑paid holidays and a paid birthday off are offered, with some paid time off available to part‑time staff. The time‑off structure is presented as generous within the retail context.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental pay for mothers and fathers is provided, complemented by adoption assistance and healthy pregnancy/babies programs. These family supports add depth to the core medical coverage in the U.S. package.
H&M Group Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries. But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers. Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future. Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you. H&M Group's Moderation Policy: Welcome to H&M Group’s official LinkedIn page. Ask questions, exchange ideas and meet members and employees from all over the world. This page is moderated daily and we always do our best to answer each one of you in a timely manner. Please remember to keep a friendly tone and in line with LinkedIn’s legal terms at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement Comments and posts that contain foul language, are off-topic or unnecessarily rude will be deleted. We also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. We use an external tool to handle the comments on our page, so please note that your comments can be stored. For questions, please contact our team at [email protected].
