General Counsel, Government Contracts & Cybersecurity
About The Position
Honeywell is seeking a General Counsel, Government Contracts & Cybersecurity to lead enterprise legal strategy for government contracts, cybersecurity, product security, incident response, and related regulatory compliance across Honeywell Technologies. This leadership role advises on U.S. government contract regulations, including FAR, DFARS, DPAS, domestic sourcing requirements, contract negotiations, risk management, and compliance. The role partners with the CISO, CTO, engineering, IT, product security, and commercial teams to embed legal guidance into product development, incident response, and business operations. The role has significant influence on legal and business strategy and manages a Government Contracts Analyst. Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in at least one state.
- Significant experience in government contracts law, including FAR, DFARS, DPAS, and domestic sourcing requirements.
- Experience with cybersecurity regulations and compliance.
- Experience in product security and incident response.
- Strong negotiation and risk management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a large, complex, publicly traded company.
- Experience with data privacy regulations.
- Experience with regulatory compliance in the aerospace, defense, or technology sectors.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise legal strategy for government contracts, cybersecurity, product security, incident response, and related regulatory compliance.
- Advise on U.S. government contract regulations, including FAR, DFARS, DPAS, domestic sourcing requirements, contract negotiations, risk management, and compliance.
- Partner with CISO, CTO, engineering, IT, product security, and commercial teams to embed legal guidance into product development, incident response, and business operations.
- Manage a Government Contracts Analyst.
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
