Principal Attorney

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 acrossthe oiland gas chemicals mining pulp and paper and power industries. You will negotiate and draft technology agreements and service agreementswhile advising leadership on regulatoryand policycomplianceandemerging 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 licensingandSaaS supply agreements service contractsandjoint developmentagreementsrelated to industrial automation.

Provide legal advice on contract strategy risk management compliance and regulatory matters.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering procurement compliance andotherbusiness 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 Honeywells 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.

MUST HAVE

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution or equivalent law degree (Bachelor of Laws LLB).

Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar or eligibility to sit for a U.S. state bar exam.

Minimum of5years experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreementsincludingtechnology licensing and SaaS.

Experience supporting industrialandtechnologyprojects as in-house counsel or at a law firm witha significanttechnology-related practice.

Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate legal risk and provide practical business-focused legal advice.

WE VALUE

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 regulationsgovernment 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

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:click here

JOB POSTING

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: 6/30/2026

Honeywell 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 diversity: click here

ABOUT HONEYWELL PROCESS AUTOMATION

Honeywell Process Automation is a global leader in delivering innovative automation control instrumentation and services that improve safety reliability and efficiency across multiple industries. Our solutions empower customers to optimize operations enhance productivity and meet evolving regulatory standards worldwide.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies addressing some of the worlds 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.