Legal Counsel (General Contracts) - Temporary

About the role

H&M Group is hiring a Legal Counsel for its General Contracts team in the Legal department, based at the head office in Stockholm. This is a full-time temporary position starting as soon as possible and ending on 30 June 2027. You will report to the Manager of the General Contracts team.

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate commercial contracts across H&M Group's key business areas and manage a steady flow of contract matters with the team.
• Work with stakeholders to understand their business needs and review, draft and negotiate contracts, give legal advice and answer questions, balancing speed of business with risk mitigation.
• Contribute to knowledge development by helping set processes and best practice, and by delivering legal training and workshops.

Required profile

• A university law degree.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience involving commercial contracts.
• Negotiation experience, with the ability to assess opportunities and risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional English is required.
• Commercially minded, agile and analytical, able to adapt quickly to new contexts and priorities.

What we offer

• 25% staff discount on all H&M Group brands, in stores and online.
• H&M Incentive Program (HIP).
• Extensive development opportunities around the globe.

Candidates apply with a cover letter and CV in English; interviews are held on an ongoing basis.