Legal Counsel, Sales Market AT (mfd) Maternity Leave (30hweek)
Job Summary
WHAT YOULL 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 YOULL 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.
35 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 decisionmakers.
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 its our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
*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 to your application.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
About Company
H&M, as a fashion brand, offers the latest styles and inspirationsfrom trendy pieces and unique collaborations with designers to wardrobe essentials at affordable prices. Our business concept is to deliver fashion and quality at the best price, sustainably. To learn more about H&M, ... View more