Legal Counsel

Job Description

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.