Legal Counsel, Contracts

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

Job summary

A global leader in elevators and escalators is seeking a Legal Counsel, Contracts to manage and negotiate commercial contracts. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and must be bilingual in French-Canadian. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including medical insurance and a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

RRSP, RPP & TFSA with Employer Contributions

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance

Gym Discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive experience with commercial contracts.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Bilingual in French-Canadian required.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and perform risk assessment of contracts.
• Negotiate contracts to reduce risk.
• Provide guidance on contract matters.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Customer service

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited Canadian law school

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.)

Job description

Overview

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 have helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with 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?

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.

• Analyze customer responses and provide guidance on contract matters; contribute to streamlining the contracting process.

• Handle high risk/high exposure contracts and provide leadership to the Contract Management team.

• Review, analyze and negotiate contracts (new installations, modernization, service and repairs) to manage risks and enhance customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies.

Job Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive experience with commercial contracts in a corporate or law firm setting; strong negotiation skills for complex contracts.

• 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.

• 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 required.

• Ability to manage workload to meet all due dates and understand contract management processes.

• Maintain high standard of customer service and satisfaction.

• Demonstrate highest level of personal and professional ethical conduct and confidentiality; understanding of legal concepts, terms and negotiation issues.

• Understanding of all KONE products and services including branch issues, shipping schedules and installation issues 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 offer experiences and opportunities to achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• 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.

Benefits and compensation

• 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 the requirements of the role and factors such as skills, experience, certifications, and location.

Variable Compensation: KONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive (50/50) based on achievement of company 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 law.

Read more at www.kone.com/careers