Senior General Counsel - Strategic Contracts & Disputes

Honeywell International, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Technologies in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a seasoned Senior Counsel to provide strategic legal advice, negotiate contracts, and lead a team of attorneys. The role focuses on disputes, government contracts, energy-related agreements, and regulatory compliance within a matrixed organization.

You will report to the Vice President and General Counsel and collaborate with in-house teams to advance business objectives while ensuring ethical, legal, and compliant operations across projects and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience practicing law, preferably with a mix of in-house and law firm experience.
• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Strong knowledge of litigation and commercial dispute resolution.
• Expertise in managing legal risks and compliance matters.
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement legal strategies that protect HBS interests and mitigate risks, including as to new and changed regulations.
• Successfully manage and resolve disputes (both via litigation and dispute negotiations).
• Review and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
• Provide clear and practical guidance to enable compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including partnering with in-house government relations, compliance, and regulatory experts.
• Support new and ongoing projects with business development, project managers, product development managers, operations, and finance.
• Support various growth initiatives and/or M&A tied to the HBS business; and
• Support the evolution of standard processes, templates and negotiation playbooks to efficiently drive closure and performance for HBS deals in a matrixed and regionalized organization.
• Manage a team of attorneys to support on a wide variety of matters tied to complex commercial and government-related opportunities for HBS tied to projects, services, software, energy savings, and Public-Private Partnership opportunities.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

In-house experience

Legal research

Team management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Honeywell Technologies in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a seasoned Senior Counsel to provide strategic legal advice, negotiate contracts, and lead a team of attorneys. The role focuses on disputes, government contracts, energy-related agreements, and regulatory compliance within a matrixed organization.

You will report to the Vice President and General Counsel and collaborate with in-house teams to advance business objectives while ensuring ethical, legal, and compliant operations across projects and