Legal Counsel, Finland

About the role

KONE is looking for a Legal Counsel to join its legal team in Finland. You will act as a trusted legal partner to the business, advising colleagues on a broad range of commercial and legal matters, negotiating agreements and turning complex legal questions into clear, practical solutions. The role suits a commercially minded lawyer who wants to work closely with the business in an international environment.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted legal adviser to business leaders and colleagues, supporting the prevention and resolution of contractual issues and disputes.
• Draft, review and negotiate customer, supplier and other commercial agreements.
• Coordinate external legal advisors when specialist support is needed.
• Develop and update legal policies, guidelines and contract templates.
• Identify legal and commercial risks early and help the business manage them.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and turn them into clear business actions.
• Design and deliver legal training.
• Collaborate across functions and countries to achieve business objectives with an appropriate level of legal risk.

Required profile

• LL.M. or equivalent university degree in law.
• Approximately three to five years of relevant legal experience, in-house, at a law firm or a combination of both.
• Fluent in Finnish and English; other languages, including Swedish, are a plus.
• Experience in data privacy or intellectual property, and international work or study experience, are advantages but not required.

Required skills

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to explain complex matters clearly and give pragmatic recommendations.
• Curiosity about AI and how technology can support legal work.

Candidates apply through the company's careers site by October 14th, with an updated CV and a brief note on why they are interested in this role.