Why this role?
KONE is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal advice and manage legal matters in Vietnam. The chosen candidate will play a critical role in managing various types of legal risks and protecting the company's interests, including ensuring compliant business practices.
What will you be doing?
- Provide expert legal advice on various legal matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate sales contracts, other contracts and legal documents.
- Support colleagues in managing and responding to contractual claims to safeguard the company’s interests.
- Stay informed on legal and regulatory developments, advising stakeholders on their impact.
- Collaborate with internal teams to share best practices and align legal strategies with business goals.
- Maintain and manage relationships with external lawyers and advisors.
- Offer training on legal and compliance topics relevant to the business.
- Develop, implement, and update legal policies and guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Provide support with compliance matters.
Are you the one?
- Bachelor or Master of Laws or equivalent legal qualification.
- Minimum 5 years of Post Qualification Experience from working in a multinational company or a leading law firm.
- Fluent in English and Vietnamese.
- A proven track record of managing a legal role independently and succeeding in an international working environment.
- Familiar with local jurisdiction laws and regulations and market practices and understanding of contractual and legal issues, risks and liabilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to express yourself clearly.
- Strong collaboration skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
- Strong organizational skills, adaptability and ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Construction industry experience and familiarity with FIDIC contracts is an advantage.
What do we offer?
- An exciting role in a multinational environment.
- An opportunity to work with a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry.
- A chance to be part of a high-performing team within a multinational company.
- A diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth.
- Continuous development and growth opportunities within our global organization.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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