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Deadline Open Deadline

Location Pune, Maharashtra

Salary The salary will be discussed with the candidate itself.

Details of the Organization

Honeywell, a Fortune 500 company, pioneers and manufactures cutting-edge technologies to tackle the complex challenges associated with global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy. Boasting a workforce of approximately 110,000 employees worldwide, including over 19,000 engineers and scientists, they maintain an unwavering commitment to excellence, delivery, value, and technological innovation across all their endeavors. This position, based in Pune, India, will directly report to the VP & General Counsel for Honeywell India.

Honeywell Automation India Limited (HAIL), a company with a revenue exceeding $350 million, is publicly listed on both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Established in 1984, HAIL is a frontrunner in delivering comprehensive automation and software solutions, encompassing process solutions and building solutions. With a diverse product portfolio covering environmental and combustion controls, sensing and control, HAIL also offers engineering services in automation and control to clients worldwide. Recognized as a Fortune India 500 company, HAIL employs over 3,000 professionals across various locations in India, including Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Jamshedpur, and Vadodara.

Details of the Job/Internship

Honeywell is currently seeking a highly experienced Assistant General Counsel for its Pune location, requiring a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience.

Role and Responsibilities

Be a trusted adviser and lead HAIL’s legal function to provide legal & strategic support to HAIL business, overseeing the board matters and all strategic actions and providing counsel to business Asst GC and other lawyers on business transactions.
As a key member of India Legal Team of Honeywell India, support VP & General Counsel, Honeywell (India) on pan India strategies and best practice sharing
Work closely with VP & General Counsel, Honeywell (India) to drive processes for building awareness of legal risk exposures / prepare and disseminate legal risk exposure mitigation policies and procedures, including participation in any form of legal risk assessments
Oversee HAIL contract review and management function. Manage legal aspects for broad range of commercial transactions including collaboration, licensing agreements, supply agreements - out-sourcing of services and works, non-disclosure agreements, consultancy agreements, etc.
Analyze and advise on all legal and regulatory issues relating to commercial and contract law, environmental, health and safety, intellectual property, leasing, licensing, corporate compliance, foreign investment, anti-trust, etc.
Experience in handling procurement related processes and compliance, HR and Labor laws including POSH, Labor Code, capable to advise on diverse queries and also support internal investigations, PIPs etc. , SEZ / EOUs related complexities and capable to suggest on various modelling to suit HON requirement from time to time, basic knowledge on export import process, capable to handle Police and investigation by various agencies and ability to handle on-ground matters single handedly and quickly, fair understanding of financial and tax laws including FDI, Transfer Pricing, FX matters, environmental, real estate, operations /facilities, CSR matters
Drive integrity and compliance program, partnering with Honeywell Integrity & Compliance, Labor Attorney, and HR. Oversee and implement the I&C program at HAIL.
Conduct preventive law training on a wide variety of topics, including competition law, export regulations, data privacy, contracting excellence, protection of intellectual property, anticorruption laws and workplace issues.
Manage litigation for and against HAIL and direct dispute resolution efforts, regulatory investigations, including management of external counsel for referred matters.
Develop standardized processes incorporating best practices from the industry for right and fast delivery of legal services to business.

Eligibility

LL.B degree from a leading university and/or law school.
At least ten years of relevant experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and corporate.
Must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment capabilities.
Experience in conflict resolution at the pre- and post-litigation stages of dispute resolution
Demonstrated intellectual capacity and high personal standards of excellence, including integrity and good judgment
Personal presence, communication skills and credibility necessary to effectively interact with and influence senior management
Ability to work independently and aggressively drive key initiatives at a distance from direct supervisor
Demonstrated ability to teach and motivate business-people in legal issues affecting business transactions and to provideadvice that blends legal experience with an understanding of, and appreciation for, a client's business objectives and the needs of a global organization
Self-motivated, dedicated team player who will take a proactive approach in managing, prioritizing, and seeking to continuously improve internal legal function.