WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Legal Counsel you are responsible for.
Leading and supporting all legal matters related to the company’s operations in the region, particularly in relation to retail growth and development.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of property and commercial agreements, including Agreements for Lease (AFLs), Retail and commercial leases, Deeds of variation, surrender, renewal, Licenses to occupy, termination letters, extension agreements, and side letters
Ensuring alignment of market practices with internal templates and global legal guidelines.
Representing the company in all types of legal proceedings, including non-litigious matters.
Ensuring compliance with applicable laws across all company activities and proxies within the sales market, as well as other entities within the H&M Group.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of standard lease templates and legal processes.
Maintaining accurate records of contracts, lease registrations, powers of attorney, internal orders and tools, and other legal documents, including monitoring their validity and renewal timelines.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
The Legal Counsel role will report to the Controlling Manager within the Country Sales Market. In addition to working closely with key functions locally, the role will also collaborate with other stakeholders across regional and global functions. This role will also involve liaising with external legal advisors, landlords, and third parties.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people who are…
Holders of a law degree from Australia or New Zealand, with Bar qualification or an equivalent legal certification.
Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy in legal drafting and analysis.
Strong problem solvers and capable of thinking critically and strategically.
Organized and structured in their approach to tasks.
Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to work effectively across teams and build strong working relationships.
Proficiency in standard MS Office applications.
Fluent in English, both spoken and written, with strong command of legal language.
We are looking for people with…
A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience as a lawyer in a firm or legal department of a company
At least 5 years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements (including lease agreements)
Deep knowledge of contract law, commercial law, consumer law
Leasing experience is highly regarded and considered a strong advantage
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 employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
We offer flexible working arrangements with the option to WFH 2 days a week. Subject to business needs
You will receive 25% off H&M Group brands; H&M, COS, Monki, Weekdays, Arket, & Other Stories
We are an inclusive company where you are encouraged to be yourself at work
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.
*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.
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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 — Health coverage is described as broad and accessible, including medical, vision, and free-to-employee dental, with options such as transgender care, bariatric surgery, and enhanced fertility support. Telehealth access and low employee cost-sharing are also highlighted.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away options include paid vacation, wellness days, company holidays, and a paid birthday, with some elements extending to part‑time staff. These provisions are presented as a consistent strength across materials.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) plan with company match alongside financial tools like FSAs and commuter benefits. These components reinforce longer-term financial security within the total rewards mix.
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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].
