We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join the Tech Legal team at our Head Office in Stockholm.
This role is ideal for someone with a genuine interest in working with tech contracts and negotiations in the world of retail and fashion. You will provide advice on a wide range of legal matters, primarily in the tech area, while supporting the business in managing opportunities and risks from a global perspective. H&M Group is a large and exciting organization with a great culture, and you will be working with dedicated and talented colleagues.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As Legal Counsel in the Tech Legal team, you will belong to a team within the Group Legal function, a core part of the H&M Group. Tech Legal currently consists of 6 people and provides legal, negotiation and procurement support to the H&M Group. You will support and participate in negotiations and advise on H&M Group’s global tech contracts, as well as working with AI, tech law and data privacy matters, among other areas.
In the role as Legal Counsel, you will:
Provide commercial, contractual and negotiation expertise in the tech and IT area across H&M Group functions, brands, regions and markets, including risk identification and mitigation.
Draft, review and interpret legal documents.
Provide advice and supporting documentation during all phases of a business relationship, from initial contact through to the closure of agreements, including legal support during the operational phase and assistance through to the end of the relationship.
Take an active part in decision-making related to legal and commercial matters, to ensure that agreements enable the best possible business outcome.
Contribute to internal knowledge development and transfer within the H&M Group, including creating and presenting processes, templates, toolkits and best practices.
Collaborate with all other teams at H&M Group Legal, to provide comprehensive legal support to the H&M Group.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the organization, acting as a trusted legal advisor to the business.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking a person with...
A university law degree
At least 3 years' work experience involving tech-related commercial contracts, with a company or law firm in an international setting
Negotiation experience from commercial agreements with vendors or customers of all sizes
Experience in contract law, including drafting commerical agreements
Understanding of basic financial aspects of a business deal and the ability to assess opportunities and risks related thereto
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (professional English required)
Familiarity with legal frameworks, such as within data privace and AI, is considered a merit
Experience working in cross-functional and international teams
And a person who is...
An excellent collaborator who will pitch in where needed, with a positive attitude and an ability to find solutions where others don’t.
Able to explain and advise on complex legal matters to beginners as well as to seasoned professionals.
Enjoy working independently, while also having a supportive team of colleagues on hand when you need it.
Able to structure and prioritize your work efficiently.
Capable of maintaining a strong sense of integrity and rational thinking, while sustaining a service-minded and friendly approach.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a full-time permanent position based at our Head Office on Sveavägen in Stockholm. This role reports directly to the Manager of Tech Legal.
If you feel that your experience, skills and personality are right for this role, please submit your application, including a CV and cover letter in English. Any background in the legal areas referenced in the introduction should be highlighted in your application, as these are of particular interest. We look forward to hearing from you!
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a family of brands; H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET. At H&M Group, our people are the driving force behind our commitment to creating meaningful growth and more sustainable lifestyles. Help us re-imagine fashion and together we will re-shape our industry.
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 work experience involving technology-related commercial contracts in an international company or law firm
- Experience negotiating commercial agreements with vendors or customers
- Experience in contract law, including drafting commercial agreements
- Understanding of basic financial aspects of business deals and ability to assess opportunities and risks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional English proficiency
- Familiarity with data privacy and AI legal frameworks
- Experience working in cross-functional and international teams
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].
