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Deadline Open Deadline

Location HW Camp II,Bldgs 9A&9B,Plot C2,RMZ Ecoworld,Varturhobli,Sarjapur Marathahalli Outer Ring Road,Bangalore,KARNATAKA,560103,India

Salary Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate

Details of the Organization

Honeywell is a Fortune 500 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy.

Details of the Job/Internship

Honeywell is recruiting for the Assistant General Counsel, Building Automation India to oversee and support all legal matters of Honeywell Building Automation (BA) across India.

Role and Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact in India region for BA’s VP GM for India and, working with the other members of the Honeywell Law Department, deliver legal services in a timely and effective manner across the region. You will also work closely with BA’s Global Vice President & General Counsel, based in Atlanta, USA, to coordinate legal strategies and ensure general alignment with BA’s global practices and business interests.
Analyze and advise on all legal and regulatory issues for the BA business, including those relating to commercial and contract law, environmental, health and safety, intellectual property, leasing, licensing, corporate compliance, foreign investment, labor & employment, M&A, product liability, anti-trust, etc.
Oversee the BA contract review and management function. Draft, negotiate and manage legal documentation for a broad range of commercial transactions (including supply and sales agreements).
Manage litigation for and against the BA business and direct dispute resolution efforts, including the management of external counsel for referred matters in India.
Oversee the integrity and compliance program for BA in India, including internal investigations in coordination with the Honeywell Integrity & Compliance team.
Analyze and assess the risks and benefits of matters of strategic importance to the business in India, such as the completion of alliances, acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships, joint ventures and the creation of new manufacturing sites and legal entities (including engagement with regulators).
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.
Develop standardized processes and templates to efficiently deliver legal services in the region and in support of the Honeywell and BA Law Department initiatives.
Serve as a key legal partner of the BA Leadership Team in India, providing support and guidance on an ongoing basis to all BA functional and business leaders.

Eligibility

At least 12 years of experience as a Licensed Indian Attorney working at a major law firm and multinational company in a senior legal capacity.
Demonstrated experience at a law firm or listed company advising on transactional, governance, compliance and litigation matters. Company Secretarial (FCS) or international law qualification is a plus.
Substantial experience in contract management and drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
Clear and effective executive communication skills, written and verbal.
Experience in managing a legal staff.
Strong multinational business transactional experience, including commercial agreements, business acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures.
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, clear and effective communication skills and credibility necessary to effectively interact with and influence senior management and directors.
Ability to work independently and aggressively drive key initiatives at a distance from direct supervisor.
Demonstrated ability to teach and motivate non-legal employees regarding legal issues affecting business transactions and to provide advice 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.