Assistant Legal Counsel - Trainee

KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry: our job is to make the world’s cities better places to live. At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. 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, which add value to the life cycle of any building.

KONE’s Global Legal Function provides services for KONE on a global basis to help KONE achieve its business objectives in line with its strategy. We have altogether some 180 legal professionals spread across more than 25 countries.

We are now looking for

Assistant Legal Counsel
 

to join our Global Legal Function to work together with our other Assistant Legal Counsels with a broad range of matters typical for a legal function of an internationally operating company.

The position is offered on a part-time basis for a fixed-term period of one year, starting from December 2025 or January 2026. On average you will be working two to three days per week.

Main responsibilities

• Contract reviews and initial negotiations
• Fact finding and legal research
• Drafting and reviewing of various documents and reports
• Supporting also the Risk Management function
• Maintaining legal and corporate databases
• Arranging for the execution and legalization of contracts and other documents
• Administering collection activities
• Liaising directly with KONE personnel and externals globally in legal and other matters

Requirements for the position

• Law student with at least half of legal studies completed.
• Relevant past work experience (e.g. from a law firm or in-house legal role).
• Fluency in English, with proficiency in Finnish. Swedish and other languages being an asset.
• International experience (e.g., internship or studies abroad) is appreciated.
• Proactive approach and capability of working both independently and as part of a larger team
• Motivated and driven to work and get things done in a fast pace international and multicultural environment.

For additional information please contact the hiring manager Néa Rajakoski, tel. +358405883794, on September 9th between 13:30-14:30.

If you are interested in this position, send your CV, application and transcript of study records latest on September 17, 2025. Please note that applications sent by email or otherwise outside KONE’s application portal will not be processed.

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