Job Description

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world's cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes , Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.

Please note French proficiency is required for this position.

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Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our

Associate Commercial Counsel

for KONE Americas in KONE Mississauga, ON?


Do you enjoy reviewing, analyzing and performing risk assessment of new installation, modernization, maintenance and repair contracts and bids of various complexities? Does effectively negotiating contracts with customers to reduce risk motivate you? Do you thrive in areas where you analyze customer response? Are you skillful with technological tools such as Microsoft Office 365, including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and other business applications required including familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts? Do you demonstrate a passion for problem-solving and time management? Are you committed to maintaining a high standard of customer service and satisfaction?
If you answered a resounding

YES

to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!

Job Duties

As our

Associate Commercial Counsel,

you will provide strategic direction and leadership to the Contract Management process and team and manage legal risk in the

English and French

contracts KONE enters into with its customers and vendors. Ability to manage high volume of contracts and prioritize based on customer need.


You will bring 5+ years of progressive and successful experience working with commercial contracts in a corporate or law firm setting and strong negotiation skills handling complex contract requirements. You will use the knowledge gained through your bachelor's degree (B.A. or B. S.) and Juris Doctor (J.D) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from an accredited Canadian law school or equivalent. Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and/or Quebec.

Other Listed Duties and requirements

Manage workload in sufficient manner to meet all assigned due dates. Understanding of contract management processes and ability to advise accordingly. Ability to maintain high standard of customer service and satisfaction. Demonstrate the highest level of personal and professional ethical conduct and confidentiality. Understanding of legal concepts, terms and negotiation issues. Understanding of all KONE products and service including branch related issues, shipping schedules and installation issues that are typically identified within contracts.
We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation :

o We value your authentic self

o Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values

o Collaborative, creative and supportive work environment

o Passionate about safety, quality and innovation

o We care about the communities where we live and work

Some of our many benefits include:


Competitive salary Flexible work schedule Opportunities to learn and grow Defined contribution retirement plans (employer contribution) Health and wellness plans for the whole family Paid time off

Annual Base Pay Range:

The hiring range for this role is $124,000 - $170,500. The compensation package offered will depend on their ability to meet the requirements of the role and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.





Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career !

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Fondee en 1910, KONE est un leader mondial qui fournit des ascenseurs, des escaliers mecaniques et des portes automatiques pour batiments, ainsi que des solutions de maintenance et de modernisation qui apportent de la valeur aux batiments tout au long de leur cycle de vie. Notre mission est d'ameliorer la fluidite de la vie urbaine et de rendre les villes du monde plus agreables a vivre en proposant des solutions innovantes qui contribuent a rendre les deplacements des personnes surs, pratiques et fiables. Nos activites dans plus de 60 pays a travers le monde nous ont permis d'atteindre notre position de leader en matiere d' innovation et de durabilite , avec des reconnaissances repetees par Forbes , Corporate Knights pour le capitalisme responsable, et d'autres.

Etes-vous pret(e) a franchir la prochaine etape de votre carriere en rejoignant notre equipe en tant qu'

Avocat(e) commercial(e) adjoint(e)

pour KONE Ameriques, base(e) a Mississauga, ON ?
Aimez-vous examiner, analyser et evaluer les risques lies aux contrats et aux appels d'offres pour des projets d'installation, de modernisation, de maintenance et de reparation de diverses complexites ? La negociation efficace de contrats avec les clients pour reduire les risques vous motive-t-elle ? Etes-vous a l'aise dans des situations ou vous devez analyser les reponses des clients ? Etes-vous habile avec les outils technologiques tels que

Microsoft Office 365

(Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) et d'autres applications professionnelles, y compris une familiarite avec les concepts d'IA et d'apprentissage automatique ? Faites-vous preuve d'une passion pour la resolution de problemes et la gestion du temps ? Etes-vous engage(e) a maintenir un haut niveau de service et de satisfaction client ?
Si vous avez repondu un grand

OUI

a ces questions, nous avons une opportunite exceptionnelle pour vous !

Responsabilites

En tant que

Avocat(e) commercial(e) adjoint(e)

, vous fournirez une orientation strategique et un leadership dans le processus de gestion des contrats et gererez les risques juridiques lies aux contrats en anglais et en francais que KONE conclut avec ses clients et fournisseurs. Vous devrez etre capable de gerer un volume eleve de contrats et de prioriser en fonction des besoins des clients.

Exigences

Vous apporterez

au moins 5 ans d'experience progressive et reussie

dans la gestion de contrats commerciaux en entreprise ou en cabinet, ainsi que de solides competences en negociation pour traiter des exigences contractuelles complexes. Vous utiliserez les connaissances acquises grace a votre

baccalaureat (B.A. ou B.Sc.) et votre Juris Doctor (J.D.) ou baccalaureat en droit (LL.B)

d'une faculte de droit canadienne accreditee ou equivalent.


Membre en regle du Barreau de l'Ontario et/ou du Quebec.

Autres exigences

Excellentes competences en communication orale et ecrite. Bilinguisme en anglais requis. Capacite a gerer la charge de travail pour respecter les delais. Comprehension des processus de gestion des contrats et aptitude a conseiller en consequence. Maintien d'un haut niveau de service et de satisfaction client. Respect des normes ethiques et de confidentialite les plus elevees. Comprehension des concepts juridiques, des termes et des enjeux de negociation. Connaissance des produits et services KONE, y compris les problematiques liees aux succursales, aux calendriers d'expedition et aux installations, souvent identifiees dans les contrats.
Nous avons le courage d'embaucher des personnes formidables venant d'horizons tres divers, non seulement parce que c'est la bonne chose a faire, mais aussi parce que nous croyons que la diversite est le moteur de l'innovation :


Nous valorisons votre authenticite La diversite, l'equite et l'inclusion font partie integrante de notre strategie et de nos valeurs. Environnement de travail collaboratif, creatif et positif Passionnes par la securite, la qualite et l'innovation Nous nous soucions des communautes dans lesquelles nous vivons et travaillons.
Certains de nos nombreux avantages incluent :

o Salaire concurrentiel

o Horaire de travail flexible

o Opportunites d'apprendre et de grandir

o Regimes de retraite a cotisations determinees (contribution employeur)

o Regime de sante et de bien-etre pour toute la famille

o Conges payes

Echelle salariale annuelle :

La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est de

124 000 $ a 170 500 $

. Le package de remuneration offert dependra de la capacite a repondre aux exigences du poste et d'un ensemble de facteurs propres a chaque candidat, notamment les competences, les annees et la profondeur de l'experience, les certifications et la localisation.

Venez partager votre passion et votre energie pour avoir un impact positif chez KONE, pour nos clients et pour votre carriere !

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