AI Governance, Data Privacy General Counsel

Honeywell

AI Governance & Data Privacy General Counsel at Honeywell leading AI legal strategies and data privacy compliance. Reporting directly to VP & GC Data Privacy in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeCharlotte • District of Columbia, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $242,000 - $302,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute Honeywell’s AI governance and legal strategy
Develop, maintain, and advise on the implementation of AI governance policies, standards, and processes under applicable regulations
Provide legal oversight of AI marketing and external capability claims to ensure accuracy, consistency
Advise on data governance for AI/ML systems
Provide legal support for AI contracting, procurement, and third-party diligence
Support AI literacy initiatives and Honeywell’s Responsible AI Governance Framework
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on AI policy trends affecting the company’s markets
Support AI-related incident response and escalation
Serve as Honeywell’s principal legal representative in external forums
Serve as the primary legal advisor for global privacy and data protection for one or more Honeywell business units
Lead and advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments
Draft, review, and negotiate privacy and data protection terms

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience advising on AI, privacy/data protection, and technology matters.
J.D. (or equivalent) and admitted to practice law in a jurisdiction in the United States.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex issues quickly and communicate clearly and succinctly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven subject matter expertise in AI governance, data privacy, and regulatory risk management.
Prior in-house or top law firm legal experience.
Experience with global regulatory regimes.
Background in regulated or safety-critical industries.
Strong, independent leadership and the ability to set strategic direction and execute effectively in a matrixed organization.
CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM certification or experience with ISO/IEC 42001

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
EAP
Educational Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
12 Paid Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI governancedata governanceprivacy and data protectionrisk assessmentsData Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)legal oversightcontractingprocurementregulatory risk managementAI/ML systems

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipstrategic directionsynthesis of complex issuesadvisory skillsincident responsecollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityclarity in communication

Certifications

J.D.CIPP/ECIPP/USCIPMISO/IEC 42001