Legal Counsel
KONE · Woking, England, GB
Purpose Provides expert advice and services on legal concerns with emphasis on establishing policies that minimise legal and commercial risk. Applies indepen...
Job description
Purpose Provides expert advice and services on legal concerns with emphasis on establishing policies that minimise legal and commercial risk. Applies independent judgment in determining courses of action required to perform assignments. Makes recommendations on all matters including policies and complex legal problems related to Great Britain and Ireland and supports the Netherlands. Key Responsibilities: - Provides legal advice and support to the KONE Great Britain and Ireland organisation, with additional assistance to the Legal Counsel for the Netherlands as required. - Reviews, drafts and negotiates construction contracts including JCT, NEC and FIDIC. - Reviews, drafts and negotiates commercial contracts for lift maintenance services, supply chain arrangements and associated legal documentation, including NDAs, vesting certificates and collateral warranties. - Drafts contract templates and framework agreements. - Develops, implements and updates relevant legal policies and guidelines. - Resolves legal disputes arising from construction projects, supply chain arrangements, service operations and employment‑related matters, as well as other business issues, and navigates practica...