Legal Counsel to Regulatory & Compliance team

The H&M Group operates around 5000 stores in 76 countries under 9 distinct brands. We continue to expand worldwide, as one of the largest fashion companies in the world. In our ongoing and expanding business, we rely on solid relationships with our business partners, which are supported by relevant and flexible agreements.
We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team at the Stockholm Head Office. This is an opportunity for someone with a genuine interest of working with regulatory and compliance in the world of retail and fashion. You will be expected to offer advice on a wide range of legal matters mainly in the areas of consumer law, marketing, sales & pricing, e-commerce. Experience in consumer safety/protection, competitions, discrimination/accessibility, terms & conditions, competition law, public affairs and answering questions/requirements from authorities/organizations and customers is meriting. You will be expected to provide support on how to best manage business opportunities and risks in a global perspective. H&M is a large and exciting organization with a great culture, and you will be working with dedicated and talented colleagues.
As a Legal Counsel in the Regulatory & Compliance Team, you will belong to a team within the Group Legal function, a core part of the H&M Group. The team which currently consists of five people, provides legal support to the H&M Group. You will support and participate internally and externally regarding H&M Group’s global business.
Job Description
As Legal Counsel with the Regulatory and Compliance team, you will:
Provide expertise and support for the legal areas across H&M Group functions, brands, regions and markets, including risk identification and mitigation
Provide advice and supporting documentation
Take an active part in decision-making related to legal and commercial matters, to ensure compliance and the best business result possible
Contribute to internal knowledge development and knowledge transfer within the H&M Group, including legal processes, creating templates and best practice
Collaborate with all other teams at H&M Group Legal, in order to provide comprehensive legal support to the H&M Group.
Support and answer the questions/requirements of authorities/organizations/customers to provide the best relationship and customer offer.

We believe that you are an excellent collaborator who will pitch in where needed, with a positive attitude and an ability to find solutions where others don’t. You have an open and creative personality, with a mindset that helps you thrive in an everchanging environment. You are able to explain and advice on complex legal matters to beginners as well as to seasoned professionals. You enjoy working independently, while also having a supportive team of colleagues on hand when you need it. You structure and prioritize your work efficiently. You maintain a strong sense of integrity and rational thinking, while sustaining a service minded and friendly approach.
Qualifications
In addition to matching the personal profile, we seek the following qualifications:
A university law degree
At least 3 years’ relevant work experience from a company or law firm, preferably in an international setting, with a focus on EU perspective, in relevant areas
The ability to evaluate business opportunities and risks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (professional English required)

Additional information
This is a temporary position due to parental leave for 9-15 month with start date as soon as possible. If you feel your experience, skills and personality are right for this role, please send in your application in English no later than 15th of May, 2022. Background in any of the legal areas referenced in the introduction should be highlighted in your application, as they are of special interest. You will report to the Manager of Regulatory & Compliance. We will start interviewing candidates directly during the application period.
We look forward to hearing from you!
At H&M Group we strive to have a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Why kindly ask you to not attach cover letter in your application as they often contain information that can easily trigger unintentional biases.