Assistant General Counsel, Sanctions

Honeywell•Washington, DC

7d•$220,000 - $274,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel will be a trusted partner and key advisor for Honeywell's Sanctions Compliance program. This role involves ensuring compliance with U.S. sanctions regulations (OFAC and other agencies) and maintaining an effective sanctions compliance program across the Company. The position will advise on business strategy, the calibration of integrated compliance systems and digital tools to support international business growth, and will partner with Honeywell's Export, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and CFIUS teams. The role is based in Washington, DC or Charlotte, NC, with a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD)
Minimum 6 years’ experience in a law department, preferably in a multi-national company, law firm or government agency
Significant experience in trade regulations, including U.S. sanctions laws and AML regulations
Knowledge of Compliance IT and digital systems (including ERP software systems, SAP, GTS, Salesforce, etc.)
Excellent communication skills
Absolute adherence to principles of integrity, compliance and ethics

Nice To Haves

Experience in oil and gas, electronics, life sciences, and defense sectors
Familiarity with UK and EU sanctions laws
Sanctions and AML certifications, like CSS, CGSS, CAMS, etc.
Strong initiative and drive for results
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, involving several stakeholders, while setting and delivering on strict timelines
Ability to influence at varying levels of the organization
Work independently to drive key initiatives
Strong relationship builder and team player who collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources

Responsibilities

Proactively identify, evaluate, and manage sanctions and AML risks to enable sustainable business growth.
Provide advice and direction on higher risk transactions from a sanctions or AML perspective, including advising on and shepherding the preparation and submission of necessary licenses.
Advise on and enhance trade controls, including policies, procedures, and screening protocols, to support risk management and compliant business.
Stay updated on trade laws, regulations, designations, and other related regulatory announcements, assess and calibrate program response, and communicate business impacts.
Exercise strong leadership, collaboration, and execution skills with project teams, outside vendors, and consultants.
Assist in testing and audits of the sanctions and AML compliance program and in periodic risk assessments.
Assist in developing and providing trainings on sanctions and AML compliance issues.
Support investigations into sanctions and AML compliance matters.