General Counsel

Job Description As a General Counsel, Procurement/ISC/Global Real Estate within the Commercial Law organization, you will provide strategic leadership for the procurement contracting function, overseeing contract strategy, governance, standardization, and automation to support business growth while effectively managing risk. You will also lead legal and contracting support for the Global Real Estate (GRE) and Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) organizations, in each case leading a team of contracts professionals and partnering closely with Procurement, ISC, GRE, Regional and Business Unit Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders to enable efficient, compliant, and commercially sound agreements. In this role, you will also drive modernization of the contracting function by leveraging AI and advanced analytics to enhance contract lifecycle management, risk assessment, contracting tools and templates and operational efficiency. Your leadership will directly impact revenue enablement, contract quality, and business performance. Contract Strategy & Execution Develop and implement contract strategies, policies, templates, tools and standard terms aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements Oversee the negotiation, review, and execution of procurement contracts and other commercial agreements with a focus on standardization and automation of contracting processes Partner with Procurement, ISC and GRE leadership to support deal structuring and negotiation strategy People Leadership & Organizational Capability Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of contracts professionals and attorneys Establish clear performance expectations, KPIs, dashboards and governance standards Drive talent development, succession planning, and hiring strategies to build organizational capability Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement AI-Driven Contracting & Digital Transformation Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline contract review, clause analysis, and lifecycle management Implement AI-powered contract analytics to improve risk identification, compliance monitoring, and decision-making Partner with technology teams to enhance contract management systems (CLM) with predictive insights and automation Enable team adoption of data-driven contracting practices and digital tools Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Procurement, ISC and GRE, Legal, Finance, Credit, and Operations to resolve contractual issues and manage risk Serve as a trusted advisor on commercial terms, risk exposure, and contracting best practices Ensure alignment between contracting strategies and broader business and operational objectives Governance & Operational Excellence Ensure adherence to contracting policies, approval authorities, and governance processes Drive continuous improvement in contract processes, tools, and metrics to increase efficiency and reduce cycle time Establish metrics to track contract performance, risk trends, and operational effectiveness Qualifications You Must Have 8+ years of experience in contracting, contract negotiation, or related commercial/legal roles Strong knowledge of commercial contract law, terms and conditions, and risk management Experience using or implementing AI/automation in contract lifecycle management (CLM) Strong understanding of digital contracting tools and analytics platforms Demonstrated experience negotiating high-value contracts Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment We Value Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Strong business acumen, balancing commercial objectives with risk management Experience in a global or matrixed organization Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, or related field (JD or advanced degree preferred) Honeywell Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and engagement: About Us Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Honeywell Technologies