Principal Attorney

Honeywell

Principal Attorney providing senior legal advice on complex commercial transactions at Honeywell. Managing contracts and advising on compliance and regulatory matters in Process Automation.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate, draft, and review complex commercial agreements, including technology licensing, SaaS and software agreements, supply agreements, service contracts, joint development agreements, and government contracts related to industrial automation.
Provide legal advice on contract strategy, risk management, compliance, and regulatory matters, including FAR, DFARS, data privacy and cybersecurity regulations.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, compliance, and other business units to support contract execution and operational objectives.
Support dispute resolution, contract compliance monitoring, and delivery of targeted training on legal best practices to business unit heads, and functional teams.
Advise on legal risks associated with AI, machine learning, and other emerging technologies deployed in Honeywell's process automation solutions.
Conduct proactive risk analyses, develop mitigation strategies, and provide actionable guidance to business leaders on legal implications of new product launches, partnerships, and market expansions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar or eligibility to sit for a U.S. state bar exam.
5+ years of experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements, with meaningful exposure to government contracts.
5+ years of experience supporting industrial and technology projects
Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate legal risk and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution or equivalent law degree (Bachelor of Laws, LLB).
Experience working in-house at an industrial or technology company, or at a law firm with significant technology-related practice.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume, diverse workload with minimal supervision.
Familiarity with FAR/DFARS procurement regulations and government contract compliance requirements.
Experience with cybersecurity-related legal issues, including CMMC, NIST frameworks, and FedRAMP.
Knowledge of data privacy laws and frameworks applicable to industrial IoT and connected systems.
Proficiency with AI-enabled contract analysis tools, CLM platforms, or legal technology solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

negotiating complex commercial agreementsdrafting complex commercial agreementsgovernment contractsrisk managementcompliancedata privacy lawscybersecurity regulationslegal risk analysiscontract compliance monitoringlegal advice on AI and machine learning

Soft Skills

analytical skillsnegotiation skillscommunication skillscollaborative workability to manage high-volume workloadbusiness-focused legal adviceproactive risk mitigationtraining deliveryproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

active membership in U.S. state barJuris Doctor (JD)Bachelor of Laws (LLB)