Shape the business. Grow as a legal professional. Help move cities forward.
Are you a commercially minded lawyer who wants to work close to the business and see the impact of your advice? Would you enjoy combining high-quality legal work with practical problem-solving in an international environment?
We are looking for a
Legal Counsel
to join KONE’s legal team in Finland.
You will be a trusted legal partner to the business, advising colleagues on a broad range of commercial and legal matters, negotiating agreements and turning complex legal questions into clear, practical solutions. You will have the opportunity to work independently, influence decisions and contribute directly to sustainable and profitable business. Technology and continuous improvement are important to us. You will be encouraged to explore how AI and other digital tools can make legal work smarter, more efficient and more valuable to the business.
Your impact
- Act as a trusted legal adviser to business leaders and colleagues, and support the prevention and resolution of contractual issues and disputes.
- Draft, review and negotiate customer, supplier and other commercial agreements.
- Coordinate external legal advisors when specialist support is required.
- Develop and update legal policies, guidelines and contract templates.
- Identify legal and commercial risks early and help the business manage them effectively.
- Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and translate them into clear business actions.
- Design and deliver engaging legal training.
- Collaborate across functions and countries to achieve business objectives with an appropriate level of legal risk.
What will help you succeed
- Hold an LL.M. or equivalent university degree in law.
- Have approximately three to five years of relevant legal experience, gained in-house, at a law firm or through a combination of both.
- Are fluent in Finnish and English. Other languages, including Swedish being a plus.
- Enjoy understanding the business behind the legal question and taking ownership in an international environment.
- Have strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, sound judgment and the ability to explain complex matters clearly and provide pragmatic recommendations.
- Are curious about AI and how technology can support legal professionals.
- Experience in data privacy or intellectual property is an advantage, but not a requirement.
- International work or study experience is an advantage, but not a requirement.
- Even if you do not meet every preferred qualification, we encourage you to apply if the role and its core responsibilities match your experience and ambitions.
Why join KONE Legal?
- Meaningful work: Your advice will influence real commercial decisions and help the business succeed responsibly.
- A strong professional community: You will work with experienced, business-minded legal colleagues who share knowledge and support one another.
- Innovation and purpose: You will be encouraged to explore new ways of working while contributing to an innovative and sustainable company with strong values.
- Professional growth and international exposure: You will broaden your legal and commercial expertise through varied assignments and collaboration across a multicultural business environment.
Ready to take the next step and #JoinOurFlow ?
If you want to combine high-quality legal work with business impact, collaboration and continuous development, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please tell us more about yourself and why you are interested in this specific role and submit your updated CV and application via our Careers site no later than October 14th.
For further information, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Heini Olander, at +358 50 3032635 on Tuesday October 6th at 9.00-10.00 or Monday October 12th at 15.00-16.00.
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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 https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html
Skills Required
- LL.M. or equivalent university degree in law
- Approximately three to five years of relevant legal experience
- Fluency in Finnish and English
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
- Sound judgment and ability to explain complex legal matters clearly
- Pragmatic recommendations and business-oriented problem-solving
- Curiosity about AI and technology supporting legal professionals
- Swedish or other additional languages
- Experience in data privacy or intellectual property
- International work or study experience
Kone Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kone and has not been reviewed or approved by Kone.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles and markets, with field positions sometimes benefiting from overtime and strong union scales. Feedback suggests base compensation is often a relative positive even when other factors vary.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs, including 401(k) and in some regions pension or annuity structures, are consistently highlighted as strong. Feedback suggests these elements meaningfully enhance the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core health coverage is viewed as comprehensive, commonly including medical, dental, and vision options. Feedback suggests a global well‑being framework and EAP resources further reinforce health-related support.
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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.
