Principal Attorney

The Principal Attorney, reports to the Regional General Counsel for IA Indian Sub-Continent. She or he will serve as legal advisor to the respective businesses of Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) and Industrial Automation in Indian Sub-Continent (India, Bangladesh and Sri-Lanka) partnering with the business and functional teams to support growth, implement business plans and facilitate key strategic projects.

Overall, as a Principal Attorney your contributions will ensure that Honeywell operates ethically, legally, and with integrity, allowing the company to continue its mission of creating innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for people worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact in IA India for the General Counsel, working with the other members of the IA India leadership and functional teams, deliver legal services for respective IA businesses in a timely and effective manner across the region.
• Analyze and advise on all legal and regulatory issues relating to commercial and contract law, intellectual property, leasing, licensing, corporate compliance, foreign investment, labor & employment, M&A, product liability, competition law, and risk/opportunity analysis of potential transactions.
• Manage litigation for and against IA business in the region and direct dispute resolution efforts and strategies.
• Manage Compliances for IA business in the region and conduct compliance related trainings.
• Serve as Contracts Leader and manage the IA contract review and management function in the region in alignment with the IA contracts processes, baseline terms and practices. Identifies and mitigates risks connected with non-standard conditions and customer direct changes in proposed contractual documents; communicates concerns and issues clearly to the organization; Advises internal clients (sales/ business managers) concerning legal and contractual requirements.
• Draft, negotiate and manage legal documentation for a broad range of commercial transactions (including customer sale agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, sales representation agreements, software, cyber or IP licensing agreements, export & sanctions compliance, joint development agreements, etc.).
• Conduct extensive preventive law training on a wide variety of topics, including competition law compliance, contracting excellence, protection of intellectual property, US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Prevention of Corruption Act and workplace issues and policies.
• Support in developing standardized processes and templates for the efficient delivery of legal services in the region.
• Support and drive global transition projects, and create and drive strategies for IA India business.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Indian Attorney with an LL. B degree. Company Secretarial (ACS/FCS) or international law qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least 15 plus years of relevant experience with major law firm and/or corporation as an attorney.

WE VALUE

• Strong multinational business transactional experience, including business acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures as well as commercial agreements.Transactions negotiation experience in Oil and Gas industry will be an added advantage.
• Experienced in conflict resolution at the pre- and post-litigation stages of dispute resolution.
• Strong intellectual capacity and high personal standards of excellence.
• Personal presence, communications skills and credibility necessary to effectively interact with and influence senior management.
• Integrity and good judgment are extremely important.
• Ability to set priorities for oneself.
• Ability to work independently and aggressively drive key initiatives at a distance from direct supervisor.
• Interest and ability to teach and to motivate business in legal issues affecting business transactions.
• Demonstrable record of providing clients with advice that blends legal experience with an understanding of, and appreciation for, a client's business objectives and different cultures and legal systems.
• Self-motivated, dedicated team player who will take a proactive approach in managing and seeking to continuously improve internal legal function.
• Willingness to travel ~ 20% of time.