Legal Counsel, Contracts

KONE US; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Legal Counsel, Contracts for its team in Mississauga. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in commercial contracts, a legal degree, and must be bilingual in French-Canadian. Key responsibilities include negotiating contracts, analyzing risk assessments, and ensuring legal compliance. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance

Well-being Program

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience with commercial contracts.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• High standard of customer service and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Review and perform risk assessment of contracts.
• Negotiate contracts to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
• Lead the Contract Management team on high-risk contracts.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of contract management processes

Bilingual in French-Canadian

Education

B.A. or B.S. degree

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as maintenance and modernization solutions 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 have helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.

Location: Mississauga, ON. Candidates local to Quebec will be considered.

Role

Legal Counsel, Contracts – KONE Americas

Are you ready to join our team in Mississauga as our Legal Counsel, Contracts for KONE Americas?

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and perform risk assessment of new installation, modernization, maintenance and repair contracts and bids of various complexities.
• Negotiate contracts with customers to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
• Analyze customer responses and provide guidance on contract matters; help streamline the contracting process.
• Lead and support the Contract Management team on high risk / high exposure contracts; offer advice and ensure compliance with legal standards and company policies.
• Review, analyze and negotiate business line contracts (new installation, modernization, service and repair) to manage risks and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies while maintaining a high standard of customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of progressive and successful experience with commercial contracts in a corporate or law firm setting; strong negotiation skills for complex contract requirements.
• B.A. or B.S. degree 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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual in French-Canadian required.
• Ability to manage workload to meet all due dates; understanding of contract management processes.
• High standard of customer service and confidentiality; knowledge of KONE products and services, including branch issues, shipping schedules and installations.

Other competencies and requirements

• Demonstrate highest level of personal and professional ethical conduct and confidentiality.
• Understanding of legal concepts, terms and negotiation issues.
• Ability to advise on contract management processes and issues.

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.

• Value your authentic self.
• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
• Passionate about safety, quality and innovation.
• Care about the communities where we live and work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• RRSP, RPP & TFSA with employer 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 and long-term disability
• Identity theft protection
• Gym discounts

Compensation

• Annual base pay range: $113,900 – $156,640. Compensation depends on ability to meet role requirements, skills, experience, certifications and location.
• Variable compensation: KONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive (50/50) based on company and individual goals.

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

Equal Opportunity and Safety

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, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Beware of recruitment scams.

Read more on www.kone.com/careers

Français – Version française

Fondée en 1910, KONE est un chef de file mondial qui fournit des ascenseurs, des escaliers mécaniques et des portes automatiques pour bâtiments, ainsi que des solutions d\'entretien et de modernisation qui ajoutent de la valeur aux bâtiments tout au long de leur cycle de vie. Notre mission est d\'améliorer la fluidité de la vie urbaine et de rendre les villes du monde plus agréables à vivre en offrant des solutions novatrices qui rendent les déplacements des gens sécuritaires, pratiques et fiables.

Lieu du poste : Mississauga, ON. Les candidats de la province de Québec seront considérés.

• Aimez-vous examiner, analyser et évaluer les risques liés aux contrats et soumissions pour les nouvelles installations, la modernisation, l\'entretien et les réparations, de complexité variable?
• Êtes-vous motivé(e) par la négociation efficace de contrats avec les clients pour réduire les risques?
• Vous épanouissez-vous dans l\'analyse des réponses des clients?
• Maîtrisez-vous les outils comme Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) et des concepts d\'IA et d\'apprentissage automatique?
• Faites-vous preuve de passion pour la résolution de problèmes et la gestion du temps?
• Êtes-vous engagé(e) à maintenir un haut niveau de service à la clientèle?

Responsabilités

Vous serez responsable d\'élargir les fonctions et les capacités de l\'équipe de gestion des contrats en traitant des contrats à haut risque et en fournissant des conseils et du leadership, tout en assurant la conformité et la satisfaction client.

Exigences et Compétences

• Minimum de 2 ans d\'expérience en contrats commerciaux, cabinet ou entreprise, avec solides compétences de négociation.
• Diplôme de baccalauréat et J.D. ou LL.B.
• Membre en règle du Barreau de l\'Ontario.
• Excellentes compétences en communication; bilinguisme requis en français canadien.
• Capacité à gérer la charge de travail et à respecter les échéances; connaissance des processus de gestion de contrats.

À propos de KONE et Avantages

Conformément à la version anglaise ci-dessus; description succincte des avantages et culture d\'entreprise.