KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry: our job is to make the world’s cities better places to live. At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization, which add value to the life cycle of any building.
KONE’s Global Compliance Function provides services to KONE on a global basis to help KONE conduct its business to a high standard of ethics and compliance. We aim to prevent, detect and remedy misconduct through the creation and implementation of polices and processes, training and awareness, reporting and investigations. Ethics & Compliance is a key element of Sustainability in KONE’s new strategy. The Compliance team works closely with KONE’s Legal Function throughout the whole of KONE.
We are now looking for an
Assistant Legal Counsel
to work together with our Global Compliance team on a broad range of matters typical for the Compliance function of an internationally operating company.
The position is offered on a part-time basis for fixed-term period for one year, starting from March 2024 or as agreed. On average you will be working two to three days per week. The position is located in Espoo, Finland.

Main responsibilities

• Reviewing and managing third parties in KONE’s Compliance Screening solution
• Fact finding and legal research (e.g. sanctions tracking, legislative developments in sustainability and human rights)
• Drafting contractual clauses and reports on e.g. anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, human rights, export control issues
• Maintaining legal databases
• Liaising with KONE legal counsel and other stakeholders on compliance matters
• Assisting in the preparation of training material
• Assisting in the conduct of compliance investigations
• Communicating directly with KONE personnel globally in compliance and other matters

Skills, Education and Experience:

• Law student with optimally half of law studies completed
• Capability of working both independently and as part of a larger team
• Fluency in English and Finnish, with proficiency in other languages being an asset
• International experience (e.g. internship or studies abroad) is appreciated
• Motivated and driven to work and get things done in a fast pace international and multicultural environment

For additional information please contact Néa Rajakoski, tel. +358 405883794 on February the 6th between 14:00–15:00 or February the 13th between 14.00–15.00.
If you are interested in this position, please visit
www.kone.com/careers
and send your CV and application latest on February 18th, 2024. Please note that applications sent by email or otherwise outside KONE’s application portal will not be processed.

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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/career

• Reviewing and managing third parties in KONE’s Compliance Screening solution
• Fact finding and legal research (e.g. sanctions tracking, legislative developments in sustainability and human rights)
• Drafting contractual clauses and reports on e.g. anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, human rights, export control issues
• Maintaining legal databases
• Liaising with KONE legal counsel and other stakeholders on compliance matters
• Assisting in the preparation of training material
• Assisting in the conduct of compliance investigations
• Communicating directly with KONE personnel globally in compliance and other matter