• Great benefits and remuneration - Base + car allowance + 12.5% superannuation
• Join a first-class leadership team who put their people first
• Global exposure with career development opportunities

At KONE, you'll find innovation that goes somewhere

We see a future of smart cities. As an innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry, our award-winning products and solutions continue to push boundaries, rethinking how we use buildings for life, work and play.

Our work will take you in different directions

KONE are seeking a dedicated Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team, focusing on the Southwest Region of Australia based in Melbourne. This role is your chance to provide expert legal advice, propose innovative solutions, and help shape policies that minimize legal and commercial risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice to the organization as required
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents
• Develop, implement, and update relevant legal policies and guidelines
• Implement and refine legal policies and guidelines
• Represent KONE before judicial tribunals, governmental agencies, and in dispute resolution proceedings
• Focus on preventing legal and contractual issues
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and advise on their impact on KONE.
• Maintain and coordinate contacts with external lawyers and related advisors
• Foster strong connections with colleagues within KONE to share best practices and understand current and future needs
• Collaborate with business colleagues to achieve targeted business results and provide training on legal areas

What are we looking for?

• Tertiary level qualifications in Bachelor of Law or equivalent and a valid Legal Practising Certificate
• Minimum 3-4 years of post-qualification experience with a multinational corporation or a reputable law firm
• Strong understanding of construction or projects and associated risk profiles, commercial and business acumen, and relevant legal practices
• Self-motivated, accountable, autonomous, and collaborative
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

If you are a proactive legal professional with a strong commercial focus and excellent communication skills, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team at KONE!

Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or New Zealand to apply for this position.

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.

Read more on www.kone.com/careers