Job Profile
Provides expert advice and services on legal concerns with emphasis on establishing policies that minimize legal and commercial risk. Applies independent judgment in determining courses of action required to perform assignments. Makes recommendations on all matters including policies and complex legal problems. Located in a KONE Unit or Global Legal Function.
Roles and responsibilities
• Advises the organization in legal matters as required.
• Reviews, drafts and negotiates contracts and other legal documents.
• Drafts contract templates.
• Develops, implements and updates relevant legal policies and guidelines.
• Resolves legal disputes.
• Ensures that shareholders’ meetings, board meetings and related filings and documentation are timely done in compliance with applicable laws and reported under the KONE Company Files policy.
• Depending on the jurisdiction and matter in question, represents the company before judicial tribunals, governmental agencies and in dispute resolution proceedings,
• Focuses on preventing legal and contractual problems.
• Follows changes in laws and regulations and advise on how they impact KONE
• Coordinates legal proceedings before courts, government agencies, or other authorities so that the organization’s interests are protected.
• Maintains and coordinates contacts with external lawyers and related advisors.
• Maintains strong connections with colleagues within KONE to share best practices and to understand current and future needs.
• Collaborates with business colleagues to achieve targeted business results with acceptable level of legal risk
• Provides training on legal areas affecting KONE’s business.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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