Assistant General Counsel - Bengaluru, India - Honeywell

    Honeywell
    Honeywell Bengaluru, India

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Responsibilities

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  • 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.

    • Qualifications:

  • 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.

    • We value:

  • High motivation with boundless energy to drive results.
  • Desire to innovate, disrupt and challenge the status quo.
  • Creative problem solver.
  • Familiarity with managing contracts for multinationals and the legal aspects of product distribution and channel relationships in the region.
  • Track record driving and implementing cross-functional projects.
  • Demonstrated organizational and process-oriented skillset, Six Sigma/Lean certification is a plus.
  • Strong initiative and propensity for sound, decisive action.
  • Demonstrated sense of urgency and attention to detail.
  • Superior analytical skills and business acumen.
  • Ability to lead a project and deliver sound, practical advice to business partners.
  • Ability to influence at varying levels of the organization.
  • Passion for driving process improvements and productivity initiatives.
  • Additional language skills are a plus.