Overview
KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries have helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.
Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Contract Specialist for KONE Americas?
Responsibilities
Reviewing, analyzing, and performing risk assessment of construction, modernization, maintenance, and repair contracts.
Identifying areas that require modification, proposing modifications, and negotiating the contracts with customers to reduce risk to KONE.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support contract management activities.
Negotiating contracts with customers to reduce risk to KONE and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
Ensuring all appropriate KONE personnel comply with contract requirements through organization and time management.
If you answered a resounding
YES
to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!
Location of position:
This position is hybrid and involves a mix of on-site and remote workdays.
Role and Requirements Contract Specialist,
you will protect KONE’s reputation and business interests and help ensure it complies with all relevant laws and regulations. The primary focus is to expand the functions and capabilities of Contract Management by handling high risk/high exposure contracts with minimal attorney involvement. Under minimal supervision, reviews, analyzes, revises, and negotiates construction, modernization, service and repair contracts to reduce risk for KONE.
You will bring 5+ years of experience working with high profile, high exposure contracts to KONE. Bachelor or JD degree preferred, paralegal certification or equivalent experience in a similar field.
Other Duties:
Assist branches with assessment of terms and conditions, clarifications and compliance requirements prior to and during the bidding or contracting stage.
Research statutory and common law legal issues.
Within the Law Department, act as point of contact for contracts.
Advise branches when order entry is incorrect or incomplete.
Analyze customer response to the Rider/Addendum to determine acceptability per KONE guidelines.
Negotiate the necessary insurance and/or bonds per the term of the contract.
Report issues to the manager that require modification to Work Instructions, additional training, or schedule process improvements.
Hiring requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet navigation.
Paralegal experience is preferred to thoroughly review, analyze and negotiate high-risk or complex contracts.
Proficient in reading and interpreting contracts, abstracts, reports and legal documents regarding contractual issues.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Organized and time management driven; able to manage workload to meet due dates.
At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual’s contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We’re proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits overview
Competitive salary
Flexible work schedule
Opportunities to learn and grow
401K Employer Match
401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
Well-being Program
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Family & Medical Leave and Parental Leave
Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
Buy-Up Long-term Disability
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Insurance
KONE Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
The hiring range for this role in Moline, IL is $83,000 — 108,885. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. We will also consider candidates in other areas with location-based ranges available.
Variable Compensation:
KONE Annual Bonus plan at 10% Target Incentive (50/50) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.
Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career.
Beware of Recruitment Scams!
We do not include links to other domains in official postings. For more information, visit the official KONE careers page.
KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Read more on www.kone.com/en/careers/
We are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and seek to develop a culture of working together where colleagues trust and respect each other. We offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve your career and personal goals while living a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers
Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2024, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.1 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in close to 70 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. It is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Contract Specialist for KONE Americas?
Responsibilities
Reviewing, analyzing, and performing risk assessment of construction, modernization, maintenance, and repair contracts.
Identifying areas that require modification, proposing modifications, and negotiating the contracts with customers to reduce risk to KONE.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support contract management activities.
Negotiating contracts with customers to reduce risk to KONE and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
Ensuring all appropriate KONE personnel comply with contract requirements through organization and time management.
If you answered a resounding
YES
to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!
Location of position:
This position is hybrid and involves a mix of on-site and remote workdays.
Role and Requirements Contract Specialist,
you will protect KONE’s reputation and business interests and help ensure it complies with all relevant laws and regulations. The primary focus is to expand the functions and capabilities of Contract Management by handling high risk/high exposure contracts with minimal attorney involvement. Under minimal supervision, reviews, analyzes, revises, and negotiates construction, modernization, service and repair contracts to reduce risk for KONE.
You will bring 5+ years of experience working with high profile, high exposure contracts to KONE. Bachelor or JD degree preferred, paralegal certification or equivalent experience in a similar field.
Other Duties:
Assist branches with assessment of terms and conditions, clarifications and compliance requirements prior to and during the bidding or contracting stage.
Research statutory and common law legal issues.
Within the Law Department, act as point of contact for contracts.
Advise branches when order entry is incorrect or incomplete.
Analyze customer response to the Rider/Addendum to determine acceptability per KONE guidelines.
Negotiate the necessary insurance and/or bonds per the term of the contract.
Report issues to the manager that require modification to Work Instructions, additional training, or schedule process improvements.
Hiring requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet navigation.
Paralegal experience is preferred to thoroughly review, analyze and negotiate high-risk or complex contracts.
Proficient in reading and interpreting contracts, abstracts, reports and legal documents regarding contractual issues.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Organized and time management driven; able to manage workload to meet due dates.
At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual’s contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We’re proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits overview
Competitive salary
Flexible work schedule
Opportunities to learn and grow
401K Employer Match
401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
Well-being Program
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Family & Medical Leave and Parental Leave
Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
Buy-Up Long-term Disability
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Insurance
KONE Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
The hiring range for this role in Moline, IL is $83,000 — 108,885. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. We will also consider candidates in other areas with location-based ranges available.
Variable Compensation:
KONE Annual Bonus plan at 10% Target Incentive (50/50) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.
Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career.
Beware of Recruitment Scams!
We do not include links to other domains in official postings. For more information, visit the official KONE careers page.
KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Read more on www.kone.com/en/careers/
We are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and seek to develop a culture of working together where colleagues trust and respect each other. We offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve your career and personal goals while living a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers
Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2024, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.1 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in close to 70 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. It is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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