Assistant General Counsel

Honeywell•Atlanta, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel provides strategic legal advice to Honeywell Building Solutions (HBS), negotiates contracts, manages and resolves legal disputes, and drives compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The role manages a team of attorneys and works closely with other HBS lawyers and business stakeholders to deliver legal support across a matrixed organization. Its work helps HBS operate ethically and with integrity while focusing on building solutions and customer needs. Relevant areas include dispute resolution, Public-Private Partnerships, government contracts, compliance, energy savings contracts, and distributed energy contracts. The position works from Honeywell’s Atlanta, Georgia location on a hybrid schedule and reports to the Vice President and General Counsel, HBS. It supports complex commercial and government-related opportunities involving projects, services, software, energy savings, and Public-Private Partnerships.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience practicing law, preferably with a mix of in-house and law firm experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house experience in a public company or global organization.
Strong leadership, executive communication, and management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
Experience with construction contracts, U.S. government contracts, and energy-related agreements, including financed energy savings guarantees and distributed energy deals.

Responsibilities

Collaborate effectively with HBS lawyers, shared service providers, and business stakeholders.
Develop and implement legal strategies that protect HBS interests and mitigate risks, including risks related to new or changed regulations.
Manage and resolve disputes through litigation and dispute negotiations.
Review and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
Provide practical guidance on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, partnering with government relations, compliance, and regulatory experts.
Support new and ongoing projects with business development, project managers, product development managers, operations, and finance.
Support HBS growth initiatives and mergers and acquisitions.
Improve standard processes, templates, and negotiation playbooks to promote efficient deal closure and performance in a matrixed and regionalized organization.
Manage a team of attorneys handling complex commercial and government-related opportunities involving projects, services, software, energy savings, and Public-Private Partnerships.