Job Description

Innovate to solve the world\'s most important challenges

Honeywell Automation India Limited (HAIL) is a ~$350 million+ multinational company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). It has is registered office in Hadapsar, Pune. HAIL is a leader in providing integrated automation and software solutions, including process solutions and building solutions.


Honeywell Building Technologies (HBT) is a strategic business unit within HAIL. Under HBT, HBS installs maintains the systems to help keep buildings and facilities safe, secure, comfortable and cost-efficient, and is a leading providing of energy efficiency solutions worldwide. HBS specializes in the installation and servicing of critical building systems, including HVAC, building automation, fire, security and energy management.


We are currently looking for a legal counsel for supporting HBT - HBS India, reporting to Assistant General Counsel (HBT, India). This position will be primarily responsible for negotiating Govt. RFP\xe2\x80\x99s, customer contracts and disputes & litigation (customer/ vendor/employment) management that may crop up from time to time. The position will be based in Bangalore, Karnataka.


Position Purpose


To provide leadership, direction and consultation to the HBT, HBS India Install and Service LOB business teams for contract management function, driving consistent policies and processes in support of business objectives and contributing to the organization\'s achievement of goals and objectives, while satisfying its customers.


Key Tasks

• Participation and support of new business development activities including cross-functional review of RFQ/RFP requirements, contract review and flow down, collaboration with the Law Department to obtain approval of non-standard contract terms, identification of risk and opportunity, development of risk mitigation plans, guiding business opportunities, change order, purchase order review and acknowledgement and associated contract/purchase order execution.
• Providing ongoing support and leadership to business in a team environment to evaluate and resolve complex business issues and assist in setting appropriate strategies relating to contract negotiation and dispute resolution.

General Accountabilities

• Ensure implementation of and team adherence to sound contract management and risk assessment policies
• Negotiate difficult and complex contractual issues
• Draft, analyze, interpret, and develop contract terms and conditions
• Ability to multi-task on a large number of complex contract issues
• Ability to deploy and gain acceptance of new approaches and objectives
• Oversee, advise and support change order negotiations
• Deploy training on terms and conditions, corporate policies and risk mitigation
• Advise and assist management team in opportunity/risk assessment

Basic Qualifications

• LLB from a reputed law school in India
• 5 \xe2\x80\x93 7 years of PQE in contract negotiation
• Subject matter expertise in contract review and risk management
• Team player, seasoned self-driven, excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work within the hierarchy and matrix of a multi-national company
• Understanding of financial concepts (cash flow, ROI, working capital) and impact of contract terms on such concepts
• Ability to deal confidently with internal and external customers at all organizational levels
• Think strategically, critically and analyze details for achieving program objectives
• Think on multiple levels while gathering, analyzing and synthesizing globally relevant data
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Create or embrace a vision and inspire others to meet organizational goals
• Encourage intelligent risk taking

Additional Information

• JOB ID: req396148
• Category: Legal
• Location: HW Camp II,Bldgs 9A&9B,Plot C2,RMZ Ecoworld,Varturhobli,Sarjapur Marathahalli Outer Ring Road,Bangalore,KARNATAKA,560103,India
• Exempt