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.

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

Legal Counsel, Contracts

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!





Location of position: Mississauga, ON (Candidates local to Quebec will be considered).

Job Duties

As our Legal Counsel, Contracts, be responsible for expanding the functions and capabilities of the Contract Management team by handling high risk/high exposure contracts and providing guidance and leadership to the team. You'll also provide advice on contract matters and assist in streamlining the contracting process. This role is also responsible for the review, analysis, and negotiation of business line contracts (new installation, modernization, service and repair contracts) to manage risks and enhance customer satisfaction, while ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies.


You will bring 2+ years of progressive and successful experience working with commercial contracts in a corporate or law firm setting, with string negotiation skills handling complex contract requirements to KONE. 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.

Other Listed Duties and requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Bilingual in French-Canadian is required. 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.

About KONE

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation .

We value your authentic self. Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment. Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation We care about the communities where we live and work.

Just some of our many benefits include:

Competitive salary Flexible work schedule Opportunities to learn and grow RRSP, RPP & TFSA with Employer RPP Contributions Well-being Program Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance Telehealth Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays Company Paid Life Insurance Optional Life and AD&D Insurance Optional Critical Illness Company Paid Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Identity Theft Protection Gym Discounts

Annual Base Pay Range:

The hiring range for this role is $113,900 - $156,640. 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.

Variable Compensation

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive (50/50) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.





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

Beware of Recruitment Scams!

KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.



Read more on www.kone.com/careers

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Fondee en 1910, KONE est un chef de file mondial qui fournit des ascenseurs, des escaliers mecaniques et des portes automatiques pour batiments, ainsi que des solutions d'entretien et de modernisation qui ajoutent 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 offrant des solutions novatrices qui rendent les deplacements des gens securitaires, pratiques et fiables. Nos activites dans plus de 60 pays a travers le monde nous ont permis d'atteindre notre position de leader en innovation et en durabilite, avec des reconnaissances repetees par Forbes, Corporate Knights pour le capitalisme propre, entre autres.

Etes-vous pret a faire progresser votre carriere en vous joignant a notre equipe en tant que Conseiller(ere) juridique, Contrats pour KONE Ameriques a Mississauga, ON?

Aimez-vous examiner, analyser et evaluer les risques lies aux contrats et soumissions pour les nouvelles installations, la modernisation, l'entretien et les reparations, de complexite variable? Etes-vous motive(e) par la negociation efficace de contrats avec les clients pour reduire les risques? Vous epanouissez-vous dans l'analyse des reponses des clients? Maitrisez-vous les outils technologiques comme Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) et d'autres applications d'affaires, y compris les concepts d'IA et d'apprentissage automatique? Faites-vous preuve de passion pour la resolution de problemes et la gestion du temps? Etes-vous engage(e) a maintenir un haut niveau de service a la clientele et de satisfaction?

Si vous avez repondu un OUI retentissant a ces questions, nous avons une opportunite incroyable pour vous!

Lieu du poste : Mississauga, ON (les candidats de la province de Quebec seront consideres).

Responsabilites

En tant que

Conseiller(ere) juridique, Contrats

, vous serez responsable d'elargir les fonctions et les capacites de l'equipe de gestion des contrats en traitant des contrats a haut risque/forte visibilite et en fournissant des conseils et du leadership a l'equipe.





Vous offrirez egalement des conseils sur les questions contractuelles et contribuerez a rationaliser le processus contractuel. Ce role comprend l'examen, l'analyse et la negociation de contrats (nouvelles installations, modernisation, service et reparations) afin de gerer les risques et d'ameliorer la satisfaction client, tout en assurant la conformite aux normes juridiques et aux politiques de l'entreprise.

Exigences

Minimum de 2 ans d'experience progressive et reussie en contrats commerciaux dans un cabinet juridique ou en entreprise. Solides competences en negociation de contrats complexes. Diplome de baccalaureat (B.A. ou B.Sc.) et Juris Doctor (J.D.) ou Baccalaureat en droit (LL.B) d'une faculte de droit canadienne reconnue ou equivalent. Membre en regle du Barreau de l'Ontario.

Autres competences et exigences

Excellentes competences en communication orale et ecrite. Bilinguisme en francais canadien requis. Capacite a gerer la charge de travail pour respecter les echeances. Comprehension des processus de gestion contractuelle. Maintien d'un haut niveau de service a la clientele. Integrite ethique et confidentialite irreprochables. Connaissance des produits et services KONE, y compris les enjeux lies aux succursales, aux calendriers de livraison et aux installations.

A propos de KONE

Chez KONE, nous favorisons une culture innovante et collaborative, valorisant la contribution de chacun.


L'engagement des employes et la durabilite sont au coeur de nos priorites, promouvant des pratiques ethiques et le respect mutuel.


Nous sommes fiers d'offrir des experiences et des opportunites pour atteindre vos objectifs professionnels et personnels tout en maintenant un bon equilibre travail-vie personnelle.

Avantages

Salaire concurrentiel Horaire de travail flexible Opportunites d'apprentissage et de developpement Regimes REER, RPA et CELI avec contributions de l'employeur Programme de bien-etre Assurance medicale, dentaire, vision et medicaments Teleconsultation Programme d'aide aux employes et a la famille (PAEF) Conges payes - vacances, maladie, personnel et jours feries Assurance vie payee par l'entreprise Assurance vie et invalidite facultatives Assurance maladies graves facultative Invalidite de courte duree payee par l'entreprise Invalidite de longue duree Protection contre le vol d'identite Rabais pour les abonnements de gym

Remuneration

Salaire de base annuel :

113 900 $ - 156 640 $


Le forfait de remuneration dependra de la capacite a repondre aux exigences du poste, des competences, de l'experience, des certifications et de la localisation.

Remuneration variable :

Prime annuelle KONE a 15 % de l'objectif (50/50) selon l'atteinte des objectifs de l'entreprise et individuels.

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

? Attention aux arnaques de recrutement!*

KONE est un employeur garantissant l'egalite des chances. Tous les candidats qualifies seront consideres sans egard a la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identite de genre, l'origine nationale, l'age, le handicap, le statut de veteran protege ou toute autre caracteristique protegee par la loi.


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