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H&M

Global fast-fashion retailer of affordable clothing

Legal Counsel - Expansion

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeÎle-de-France, FranceIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree in Law.
  • Five to ten years of experience in commercial real estate law, business law, or contracts.
  • Excellent English proficiency at C1 level for daily collaboration with international teams.
  • The ability to draft, negotiate, and review commercial leases, amendments, real-estate contracts, service agreements, procurement contracts, commercial operations contracts, merchandising agreements, and framework contracts.
  • The ability to conduct legal analyses, due diligence, and risk assessments, and to advise operational teams on legal matters.
  • The ability to work with cross-functional and international teams and external partners in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, negotiate, and review commercial leases, amendments, and real-estate contracts to secure the Group’s locations.
  • Support portfolio optimization projects, including openings, renewals, relocations, transfers, refurbishments, and modernization initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal standards.
  • Draft, negotiate, and update service agreements, procurement contracts, commercial operations contracts, merchandising agreements, and framework contracts, ensuring commitments align with Group models and business priorities.
  • Advise operational teams in their daily decisions; conduct legal analyses, due diligence, and risk assessments; and provide pragmatic, business-oriented solutions through project execution.
  • Support Marketing, E-commerce, and other cross-functional stakeholders in creating the customer experience.
  • Collaborate with Leasing Managers covering France and with Construction, Operations, Marketing, Commercial, Finance, and Procurement teams, as well as regional and international legal teams, including those in Stockholm.
  • Work with external partners, including landlords, lawyers, and specialized firms.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in retail, real estate, or multi-site environments.

About the Company

H&M

Global fast-fashion retailer of affordable clothing

H&M is a global fashion retailer that sells affordable, trendy clothing and accessories for men, women, teens, and children through both online and physical stores. The company works by maintaining a fast, efficient supply chain to bring runway-inspired styles to customers quickly and at competitive prices, supported by large-scale production and a broad global footprint. It differentiates itself with its extensive international reach, ability to offer a wide range of products for the whole family at low prices, and a focus on sustainability, including eco-friendly lines and recycling programs. The goal is to provide fashionable, quality apparel at accessible prices to a diverse customer base around the world while reducing environmental impact through responsible practices.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Stockholms kommun, Sweden
Founded
1947

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