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

Trainee, Assistant Legal Counsel

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 fixed-term period for one year. On average you will be working two to three days per week. The position would ideally start in May 2025 but latest June 1, 2025.

Main responsibilities

• 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

Skills, Education and Experience:

• Law student with optimally half of law studies completed
• Capability of working both independently and as part of a larger team
• Fluency in English and Finnish, with proficiency in other languages being an asset
• International experience (e.g. internship or studies abroad) is appreciated
• Motivated and driven to work and get things done in a fast pace international and multicultural environment

For additional information please contact Néa Rajakoski, tel. +358 405883794 on February 18th between 13:00 – 14:00 or February 25th between 14:00 – 15:00.

Want to #joinourflow?

If you think this could be your next inspiring challenge, please tell more about yourself and why you are interested in this role and submit your CV and application letter together with a copy of transcript of studies via our Careers-site www.kone.com/careers latest on February 28th 2025.

Please note that applications sent by email or otherwise outside KONE’s application portal will not be processed.