General Counsel, Government Contracts

Honeywell is hiring for a General Counsel, Government Contracts to lead and strengthen enterprise legal strategy and legal oversight for government contracts and related compliance across Honeywell Technologies.

This leadership role advises on all aspects of Honeywell’s U.S. government contracts business, including compliance with the FAR and DFARS, negotiations at the prime and subcontractor levels, government contract-related disputes and litigation, investigations and mandatory disclosures, and risk management. Relevant issues include DPAS compliance, domestic preference requirements, federal cybersecurity compliance, and intellectual property and data rights.

The role has significant influence on legal and business strategy and manages a Government Contracts Analyst. It reports directly to our VP & General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer. This role can work out of our Washington, DC or Charlotte, NC locations on a hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Government Contracts Legal & Compliance

Advise business and legal stakeholders on U.S. government contract compliance, risk, and strategy, including FAR, DFARS, DPAS, domestic preference requirements, representations and certifications, federal cybersecurity requirements, intellectual property and data rights, and related obligations.

Develop and enhance enterprise government contract compliance policies, procedures, tools, controls, training, and guidance to establish clear ownership, consistent controls, effective escalation, and organizational readiness across a decentralized, multi-entity organization.

Monitor regulatory developments, coordinate and oversee regulatory agency engagement, and adapt the compliance framework as needed.

Lead government contract-related internal investigations, escalations, mandatory disclosures, remediation and corrective action, audits, Inspector General inquiries, subpoenas, and site risk assessments.

Drive enterprise compliance governance, KPI/KRI reporting, SAM.gov/CAGE maintenance, and continuous improvement in partnership with Legal, Contracts, Supply Chain, Finance, Cybersecurity, the businesses, outside counsel, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

Serve as a primary legal point of contact with contracting officers, DCMA, DCAA, Inspectors General, and prime contractors, and oversee responses to agency inquiries, audits, subpoenas, and compliance reviews.

Provide legal counsel across the full government contract lifecycle, including capture, proposal, award, performance, modification, and closeout.

Lead or manage government contract-related disputes and litigation, including bid protests, claims, False Claims Act matters, and commercial disputes with prime contractors and subcontractors.

Advise on organizational conflicts of interest, gifts and anti-kickback rules, post-government employment restrictions, and related ethics requirements specific to government contractors.

You Must Have

10+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience advising on government contracts.

J.D. or equivalent and admitted to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Proven expertise in FAR and DFARS, including FAR Part 12 commercial product and commercial service contracting, GSA Schedule contracting, DPAS, domestic preference requirements, representations and certifications, federal cybersecurity requirements, intellectual property and data rights, and related government contracting obligations.

Proven experience leading or managing government contract-related investigations, mandatory disclosures, audits, disputes, and litigation, including bid protests, claims, and False Claims Act matters.

Strong contracting and drafting capability across prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, licenses, security addenda, audit rights, intellectual property and data rights, and flow-down clauses.

Excellent judgment, prioritization, stakeholder management, and ability to synthesize complex issues for technical and non-technical audiences.

We Value

Prior law firm representing or in-house legal experience in regulated, industrial, technology, or government-facing sectors.

Prior government experience, such as DOJ, FTC, SEC, DOD, Commerce Department, CISA, or similar agency experience.

Experience building or scaling government contracts-related compliance programs in a decentralized, multi-entity organization, including governance, policies, controls, training, regulatory engagement, investigations, audits, Inspector General inquiries, and mandatory disclosures.

Experience managing significant government contract investigations, breach or incident notifications, regulatory engagement, audits, Inspector General inquiries, and DCAA/DCMA matters.

Practical understanding of cost allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and pricing concepts common in federal contracting.

Strong, independent leadership with the ability to influence senior leaders, set strategic direction, and operate effectively across legal, compliance, security, engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams.

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: click here.

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.

PAY EQUITY

The annual base salary range for this position is $282,000 - $422,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell Technologies (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address 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 introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here .

THE BUSINESS UNIT

The Corporate Strategic Business Group (CORP SBG) at Honeywell Technologies is a division focused on corporate-level functions and initiatives that support the overall operations and strategy of the company. It is responsible for overseeing areas such as finance, legal, human resources, communications, and corporate governance, working closely with other business units and SBGs to ensure alignment and coordination across the organization. The CORP SBG plays a crucial role in the overall strategic direction and management of Honeywell's corporate functions and operations, supporting the company's business objectives.

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

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.