Legal Counsel

WHAT YOU’LL DO​​ 

As our sole 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 is a solo role reporting 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.​​