Legal Counsel

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Legal Counsel, you provide legal guidance that enables, protects, and supports H&M Group across Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Vietnam by advising on regulatory matters, negotiating and reviewing agreements, and ensuring compliance with global legal standards. You assess risks, manage contracts, and deliver clear legal support across the business, collaborating closely with relevant stakeholders to secure the best possible outcome, both legally and commercially.

You will:

• Negotiate, draft and review various agreements, including lease/tenancy agreements for H&M Group stores, from a pro-business perspective with minimal risk exposure to H&M.
• Conduct judicial enquiries, due diligence, and risk assessments; proactively advise on legal issues/disputes related to expansion and/or consolidation, and handle and settle disputes.
• Support tendering processes and assist Sales Market Controllers/Account Managers in corporate matters, including drafting corporate documentation and governance policies/guidelines.
• Set and implement routines and ways of working for the execution, handling, and administration of contracts.
• Provide support on marketplace and partnership opportunities for online/digital projects; support the data privacy team with regulatory guidance; assist in research on legal issues with cross-border elements in business/consumer laws relevant to the industry.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

As a Legal Counsel, you'll work closely with various internal stakeholders across the organization, and external parties including landlords, local authorities, and government agencies.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for people with…

• Experience in an in-house legal function in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, ideally in a consumer business with digital and/or leasing experience.
• Ability to coach and guide stakeholders, translating complex legal requirements into clear, practical guidance, with exceptional communication skills to confidently present to senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Comfortable with decision-making, even in ambiguous circumstances and under tight timelines; strong understanding of risk assessment and ability to articulate associated consequences to decision-makers.
• Experience with an international law firm or a multi-national corporation is highly preferred; experience with retail environment and leasing would be a plus.
• 5 to 8 years of law firm and in-house legal experience; admitted to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction, or equivalent legal qualification.

And people who are…

• A self-starter who can work with minimum guidance, demonstrating a proactive, positive attitude with a detail-oriented approach.
• Strong work ethic and high energy level, able to thrive in a busy, commercially oriented, hands-on team environment.

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.​
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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 colleagues attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. ​

All our colleagues receive a global employee discount, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound.​

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries.​ 

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.​
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Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.​

If you feel that your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send your application in English as soon as possible. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through career page.

*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.​