General Counsel, HSE

Honeywell; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a General Counsel for the Advanced Materials sector. The successful candidate will provide legal guidance on health, safety, and environmental issues while managing compliance and risks. This is a crucial role influencing the overall legal strategy, located in Washington, DC, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave)

12 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a practicing attorney with a focus on health, safety, and environment matters.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environment laws and regulations.
• Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide health, safety and environment legal guidance to the Advanced Materials business unit.
• Oversee legal matters and ensure compliance with laws.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and manage litigation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Job description

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This position is intended to convey to the new, independent company, to be named Solstice Advanced Materials when the separation occurs. This is expected to occur in late 2025 or early 2026.

At Advanced Materials, we are committed to offering the highest value-add specialty solutions in the advanced materials sector. Our goal is to solve our customers' most complex challenges through a robust and innovative product portfolio and by doing so, deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders. We have identified actionable strategies to grow by expanding into new products and markets and through strategic acquisitions, while keeping our top operating margins.

Joining our team means becoming part of an organization which leverages its long-standing reputation to capture growth trends by investing in innovation and manufacturing enhancements and maintaining deep customer relationships.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values contributions and supports professional development. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the team is dedicated to delivering value and making a meaningful impact in advancing our customers' success. Let's make that impact together.

As a General Counsel here at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in providing legal guidance and support to our Advanced Materials business unit. You will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and managing legal risks. Your expertise in legal matters will be instrumental in driving business growth and protecting the organization's interests.

You will report directly to our General Counsel for Litigation and you'll work out of our New Jersey or Washington location on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will have a significant impact on the overall legal strategy of the organization by providing health, safety and environmental-related legal advice and support to the Advanced Materials business unit. You will be responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts, managing litigation and disputes, and advising on legal and regulatory compliance. Additionally, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the protection of the organization's interests and the achievement of business objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide health, safety and environment legal guidance and support to the Advanced Materials business unit
• Oversee health, safety and environment legal matters and ensure compliance with laws and regulations
• Manage legal risks and advise on legal and regulatory compliance for health, safety and environment matters

• Support litigation and disputes for health, safety and environment matters
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to protect the organization's interests

The annual base salary range for this position is $270K - $320K. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

This position is incentive plan eligible.YOU MUST HAVE

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

10+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a focus on health, safety, and environment matters

Strong knowledge of health, safety and environment laws and regulations

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

WE VALUE

• Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm
• Experience in the Advanced Materials industry or related field
• Knowledge of international laws and regulations
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Advanced Materials is an industry-leading solutions provider, playing a crucial role in advancing industries worldwide through diverse applications, revolutionary inventions, and pioneering technologies focused on high-growth mega-trends. Our science and technology experts create solutions that help solve our customers' needs today and in the future. Our solutions span across industries, including retail, healthcare and pharma, buildings, manufacturing, and hi-tech. In each of these verticals, we bring deep materials and engineering knowledge, which leads to our customers achieving a reduction in energy consumption, cutting down their carbon emissions, and improving their operational efficiencies.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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