KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry. Our mission is to make the world’s cities better places to live by improving the flow of urban life. KONE provides elevators, escalators, automatic building doors, and solutions for maintenance and modernization, adding value to the life cycle of any building.
In-house Lawyer / Legal Counsel
As an In-house Lawyer (Legal Counsel), you will provide expert legal advice, advising the business in day-to-day operations, supporting reviewing and negotiating contracts, and advising in employment law related matters. Additionally, you will play a key role in developing policies that minimize legal and commercial risks. You will apply independent judgment in determining the necessary actions and offer recommendations on various matters, including policies and complex legal issues. You will work closely with the business to ensure we are both successful and profitable.
The position is within the Eastern Europe & Mediterranean (EEM) Frontline which comprises 16 countries. Your main focus and responsibility area will be Danube Adriatic region consisting of Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia. You will be based in Zagreb or Belgrade. This means that you will get to work in an international environment, close to the business operations while still being involved in high level development projects and be part of the EEM legal team.
Responsibilities :
- Advise the organization on legal matters as needed.
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
- Be actively involved in the business activities of the region to ensure legal operations are conducted efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with corporate policies and local laws/regulations.
- Resolve legal disputes and develop, maintain, and update relevant legal guidelines, focusing on preventing legal and contractual issues.
- Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations and advise on how they affect KONE.
- Collaborate with business colleagues to achieve targeted business results while managing legal risks.
- Maintain strong connections with KONE colleagues to share best practices and understand current and future needs.
- Provide training on legal areas impacting KONE’s business.
- Supervise legal firms and our network of external lawyers.
- Support M&A-related topics.
Requirements:
- A university degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
- 3-5 years of relevant experience as either in-house counsel or an attorney in a law firm.
- Experience in construction law and local industry standard terms and conditions will be a strong advantage.
- Fluency in Croatian or Serbian and English. Other languages, like Slovenian or Hungarian, are an advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal, project execution, communication, and decision-making skills and an ability to take the initiative in proactively resolving legal issues.
- Experience with employment law, M&A, and dispute resolution issues will be considered additional assets.
- International work and/or study experience is a plus.
What We Offer:
- A fast-paced environment where you are encouraged to develop both as a lawyer and a business partner.
- Business-minded colleagues and a great team of highly skilled professionals ready to support you when needed.
- An innovative and sustainable workplace with strong company values.
- Company car for private use.
- Benefits: private medical care, life insurance, MyBenefit card (including Multisport), Employee Assistance Program.
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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What We Do
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. This means understanding urbanization and, together with our partners and customers, helping cities to become better and more sustainable places to live. 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 to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we operate in more than 60 countries around the world, employ over 60,000 people and serve 550,000 customers. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
