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.