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.​​ 

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.