WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Legal Counsel, you provide legal guidance that enables, protects, and supports H&M Group across Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Vietnam by advising on regulatory matters, negotiating and reviewing agreements, and ensuring compliance with global legal standards. You assess risks, manage contracts, and deliver clear legal support across the business, collaborating closely with relevant stakeholders to secure the best possible outcome, both legally and commercially.
You will:
- Negotiate, draft and review various agreements, including lease/tenancy agreements for H&M Group stores, from a pro-business perspective with minimal risk exposure to H&M.
- Conduct judicial enquiries, due diligence, and risk assessments; proactively advise on legal issues/disputes related to expansion and/or consolidation, and handle and settle disputes.
- Support tendering processes and assist Sales Market Controllers/Account Managers in corporate matters, including drafting corporate documentation and governance policies/guidelines.
- Set and implement routines and ways of working for the execution, handling, and administration of contracts.
- Provide support on marketplace and partnership opportunities for online/digital projects; support the data privacy team with regulatory guidance; assist in research on legal issues with cross-border elements in business/consumer laws relevant to the industry.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As a Legal Counsel, you'll work closely with various internal stakeholders across the organization, and external parties including landlords, local authorities, and government agencies.
This is a full-time position, reporting to the Controlling Manager.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with…
- Experience in an in-house legal function in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, ideally in a consumer business with digital and/or leasing experience.
- Ability to coach and guide stakeholders, translating complex legal requirements into clear, practical guidance, with exceptional communication skills to confidently present to senior stakeholders internally and externally.
- Comfortable with decision-making, even in ambiguous circumstances and under tight timelines; strong understanding of risk assessment and ability to articulate associated consequences to decision-makers.
- Experience with an international law firm or a multi-national corporation is highly preferred; experience with retail environment and leasing would be a plus.
- 5 to 8 years of law firm and in-house legal experience; admitted to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction, or equivalent legal qualification.
And people who are…
- A self-starter who can work with minimum guidance, demonstrating a proactive, positive attitude with a detail-oriented approach.
- Strong work ethic and high energy level, able to thrive in a busy, commercially oriented, hands-on team environment.
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.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our colleagues attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
All our colleagues receive a global employee discount, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound.
In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries.
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.
If you feel that your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send your application in English as soon as possible. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through career page.
*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
Skills Required
- 5 to 8 years of law firm and in-house legal experience; admitted to the Bar or equivalent legal qualification
- Experience in an in-house legal function in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to coach and guide stakeholders, translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance, and communicate confidently with senior stakeholders
- Comfortable with decision-making under ambiguity and tight timelines; strong risk assessment skills
- Experience with an international law firm or a multi-national corporation
- Experience in consumer business, digital projects, retail environment, and/or leasing
- Proactive, self-starter with attention to detail and ability to work with minimum guidance
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].
