Job Description

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Job Title: Contracts Lead - HPS/Lead-Contracts and legal


Location: Pune/Bangalore


The Legal Counsel -HPS, reports to the Regional General Counsel for IA Indian Sub-Continent. She or he will serve as legal advisor to the respective businesses of Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) and Process Measurement and Control (PMC) Strategic Business Unit in Indian Sub-Continent (India, Bangladesh and Sri-Lanka) partnering with the business and functional teams to support growth, implement business plans and facilitate key strategic projects. Further responsibilities include the following:




• 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.



• Serve as Contracts Leader and manage the HPS & PMC contract review and management function in the region in alignment with the HPS & PMC contracts processes, baseline terms and practices. Identifies and mitigates risks connected with non-standard conditions and customer direct changes in proposed contractual documents; communicates concerns and issues clearly to the organization; Advises internal clients (sales/ business managers) concerning legal and contractual requirements.
• 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.





o Support in developing standardized processes and templates for the efficient delivery of legal services in the region. Qualification:

• 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 relevant 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.

#### WE VALUE

• Ability to analyze and interpret terms and conditions.
• Fluency and drafting ability in several languages required.
• Attention to detail and ability to work across functions.
• Drive efficiencies and process improvements.
• Solid analytical skills and strong business acumen.
• Demonstrates ability to deliver on complex situations.
• Consistently makes timely decisions balancing information.
• Conveys information with clarity and directness.
• Strong organization and project management skills.

### Additional Information

• JOB ID: HRD238306
• Category: Legal
• Location: HW Camp II,Bldgs 9A&9B,Plot C2,RMZ Ecoworld,Varturhobli,Sarjapur Marathahalli Outer Ring Road,Bangalore,KARNATAKA,560103,India
• Exempt