KONE’s Global Compliance Function provides services to KONE on a global basis to help KONE conduct its business to a high standard of ethics and compliance. We aim to prevent, detect and remedy misconduct through the creation and implementation of polices and processes, training and awareness, reporting and investigations. Ethics & Compliance is a key element of Sustainability in KONE’s new strategy.

The Compliance team works closely with KONE’s Legal Function throughout the whole of KONE.

We are now looking for an Assistant Legal Counsel, Compliance Functions to work together with our Global Compliance team on a broad range of matters typical for the Compliance 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 August 2023, or as agreed. On average you will be working two to three days per week.

Main responsibilities

• Reviewing and managing third parties in KONE’s Compliance Screening solution
• Fact finding and legal research (e.g. sanctions tracking, legislative developments in sustainability and human rights)
• Drafting contractual clauses and reports on e.g. anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, human rights, export control issues
• Maintaining legal databases
• Liaising with KONE legal counsels and other stakeholders on compliance matters
• Assisting in the preparation of training material
• Assisting in the conduct of compliance investigations
• Communicating directly with KONE personnel globally in compliance and other matters

Education, Experience and Skills

• Law student with optimally half of law studies completed
• Fluency in English and Finnish, with proficiency in other languages being an asset
• International experience (e.g., internship or studies abroad) 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 Benjamin Windell, tel. +358 407698087, on March 29th between 15:00 – 16:00 or April 3rd between 13:00 – 14:00, or by email benjamin.windell@kone.com.

If you are interested in this position, send your application latest on April 9th, 2023.