WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Legal Counsel, you will primarily support the business in matters related to civil law, with a particular focus on real estate and consumer law, while ensuring compliance with legal standards and supporting business decision-making across the Sales Market. You guide stakeholders on legal requirements, draft and review agreements, manage risks and contribute to strong governance practices.
You will:
Negotiate, draft and review contracts and agreements, including lease agreements from a pro-business perspective with minimal risk exposure to H&M.
Conduct judicial enquiries, due diligence processes and identify legal risks and consequences.
Handle and settle disputes and legal matters.
Advise business stakeholders on real estate, leasing and consumer law matters, ensuring legal compliance while supporting commercial objectives.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will work closely with Sales Market Leadership, Sales Market Controllers, Account Managers, Commercial and Expansion teams, as well as Global Legal. You will collaborate with decisionmakers across departments to ensure legal compliance, mitigate risks and support business aims.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with…
A legal degree.
3–5 years of legal experience, ideally with experience in civil law, particularly real estate, leasing and/or consumer law.
Experience in coaching, supporting, and inspiring team members.
And people who are…
Strong communicators, both written and verbal, comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders.
Skilled in risk assessment and articulating consequences to decision‑makers.
Confident in making decisions in ambiguous situations and under tight timelines.
Structured, analytical, and detail oriented.
JOIN US
This is a part-time (30-35 hours/week) position based in Vienna, with a fixed-term contract running until the end of February 2028.
Your gross salary depends on the agreed weekly working hours and is based on a full-time salary starting at EUR 5464 gross per month, paid 14 times per year.
Start Date: as soon as possible.
If you think your experience, skills and ambitions fit this position, please send your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than 23rd of September 2026.
Due to data privacy policies, we only accept applications via our career page.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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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Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries.
But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers.
Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future.
Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you.
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