Legal Contract Specialist

• Great benefits and remuneration

• Collaborate with talented and supportive teams across the business

• Join a global organisation with a strong focus on training, safety and quality

At KONE, we bring buildings to life.

Look around and you’ll see KONE in buildings everywhere. Through our technical expertise and digital connectivity, we provide an essential service to communities around the world – keep people moving no matter what.

Our work will take you in different directions.

We are seeking an outstanding Legal Contract Specialist to join our Legal Team based in Melbourne. This person will be responsible for preparing, reviewing and maintaining contract documentation, ensuring compliance with contractual term policy positions and effectively assisting in resolution of contract-related issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation, review, negotiation and execution of contracts and ancillary documents.

• Maintain accurate records of contract documentation, variations and correspondence.

• Support project teams with contract interpretation and administration.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external parties to resolve contract negotiations.

• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation.

About You

• 2-5 years’ experience in a contract specialist role.

• Qualifications in law, business, construction management or a related field preferred.

• Experience in the vertical transport or the construction industry is highly regarded.

• Sound understanding of contract law and construction procurement processes.

• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities and organisation skills.

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (including written skills) required for building and maintaining stakeholder relationships (both internally and externally with clients).

There’s so much more to KONE than you may realise.

• Career progression opportunities in a global organisation.

• Access to world‑class learning and development programs.

• A supportive, high‑performing team environment.

• A total rewards package designed to recognise and motivate.

Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or be a citizen of New Zealand to apply for this position.  

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.

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