Principal Attorney

Job Description

As a Principal Attorney, Process Automation at Honeywell, you will serve as a senior legal advisor to the Process Automation business, managing a portfolio of complex commercial transactions across oil and gas, chemicals, mining, pulp and paper, and power industries. You will negotiate and draft technology agreements and service agreements, including government contracts, while advising leadership on regulatory and policy compliance, and emerging technology risks.

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Process Automation, this role is based in Houston, TX, with a hybrid work schedule supporting the US East region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

Qualifications

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

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. For more information visit: https://benefits.honeywell.com/

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: May 22, 2026

YOU MUST HAVE

• 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.

WE VALUE

• 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.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies addressing some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to delivering state-of-the-art technology solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability, and safety in broad industrial markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing quality of life globally. Learn more about Honeywell: click here.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity: click here.

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

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