Honeywell Contracts Lead 

India 

217656582

• Serve as the first point of contact in HPS and PMC - India for the General Counsel, IA (located at Bangalore, India) and working with the other members of the HPS/PMC India leadership and functional teams, deliver legal services for respective HPS & PMC businesses in a timely and effective manner across the region.

• Analyze and advise on all legal and regulatory issues relating to commercial and contract law, intellectual property, leasing, licensing, corporate compliance, foreign investment, labor & employment, M&A, product liability, competition law, and risk/opportunity analysis of potential transactions.

• Manage litigation for and against HPS & PMC business in the region and direct dispute resolution efforts and strategies.

•Draft, negotiate and manage legal documentation for a broad range of commercial transactions (including customer sale agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, sales representation agreements, software or IP licensing agreements, joint development agreements, pricing agreements, consignment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, etc.).

•Conduct extensive preventive law training on a wide variety of topics, including competition law compliance, contracting excellence, protection of intellectual property, US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Prevention of Corruption Act and workplace issues and policies.

• Indian Attorney with an LLB degree. Company Secretarial (ACS/FCS) or international law qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 plus years of experience with major law firm and/or corporation as an attorney.
• Strong multinational business transactional experience, including business acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures as well as commercial agreements. Transactions negotiation experience in Oil and Gas industry will be an added advantage.
• Experienced in conflict resolution at the pre- and post-litigation stages of dispute resolution.
• Strong intellectual capacity and high personal standards of excellence.
• Personal presence, communications skills and credibility necessary to effectively interact with and influence senior management.
• Integrity and good judgment are extremely important.
• Ability to set priorities for oneself.
• Ability to work independently and aggressively drive key initiatives at a distance from direct supervisor.
• Interest and ability to teach and to motivate business in legal issues affecting business transactions.
• Demonstrable record of providing clients with advice that blends legal experience with an understanding of, and appreciation for, a client's business objectives and different cultures and legal systems.
• Self-motivated, dedicated team player who will take a proactive approach in managing and seeking to continuously improve internal legal function.
• Willingness to travel ~ 20% of time.