Job Description
As a Legal Counsel, you provide legal support to drive the regional commercial strategy with a focus on digital and physical store portfolio of H&M Group across Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines and Vietnam.
Key responsibilities
- Be a competent legal advisor supporting H&M’s digital and physical store expansion in the region. Proactively advise on legal issues/disputes related to expansion and/or consolidation and manage responses in relation to contentious matters.
- Review, draft and negotiate lease/tenancy agreements for H&M stores including legal documents related to construction and facilities from a pro-business perspective with minimal risk exposure to H&M. Assist in research and analysis on legal issues with cross-border element in business/ consumer laws and other laws relevant for the industry. Provide contractual and regulatory legal advice on marketplace and partnership opportunities for online projects
- Be a reliable business partner for the HR team, providing legal and regulatory guidance on employment matters and labor laws in the region.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external counsel on advice or investigations relating to a variety of regulatory queries. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and Head of Legal & PA to provide overall legal support for projects, disputes and strategic initiatives. Support data privacy team with regulatory guidance
- Manage relationships with external counsel and oversee correspondence with authorities when required.
Qualifications
To be successful in the role as a Legal Counsel, you have demonstrated the ability to manage complex legal issues and drive strategic initiatives. You grasp key drivers of the business and ability to navigate and manage diverse legal landscapes effectively with strong knowledge of corporate and real estate law in the region. Excellent English language skills and the confidence to communicate well in a multi-cultural and multi-level environment.
What you need to succeed:
- 4 to 6 years of law firm/ in-house legal experience with a focus on focus on commercial law, experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment – ideally consumer business with digital and/or leasing experience.
- Called to the Bar in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, or other relevant common law jurisdiction.
- Self-starter who can work with minimum guidance and demonstrate a pro-active, positive attitude to their work
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize effectively and handle multiple deadlines
Additional Information
This is a full-time position within the Region East Asia Legal Team based in Singapore, reporting to the Regional Head of Legal & Public Affairs.
Only candidates with working rights in Singapore will be considered.
Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through career page.
Benefits
We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.
In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries.
Inclusion & Diversity
H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.
We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases.
Company Description
H&M is a fashion brand that offers the latest styles and inspiration, from fashion pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials. Our business idea is fashion & quality at the best price in a sustainable way. Learn more about H&M at www.hmgroup.com
