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Honeywell is hiring for a General Counsel, Government Contracts & Cybersecurity to lead enterprise legal strategy for government contracts, cybersecurity, product security, incident response, and related regulatory compliance across Honeywell Technologies.

This leadership role advises on U.S. government contract regulations, including FAR, DFARS, DPAS, domestic sourcing requirements, contract negotiations, risk management, and compliance, while partnering with the CISO, CTO, engineering, IT, product security, and commercial teams to embed legal guidance into product development, incident response, and business operations.

The role has significant influence on legal and business strategy and manages a Government Contracts Analyst. It reports directly to our VP & GC, Chief Regulatory Officer and Head of Legal Transformation, with a matrix reporting relationship to our VP & GC for Data Privacy. This role can work out of our Washington, DC or Charlotte, NC locations on a hybrid work schedule.

• 10+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience advising on government contracts and cybersecurity matters.
• J.D. or equivalent and admitted to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Proven expertise in FAR, DFARS, DPAS, domestic preference requirements, representations and certifications, DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171/800-53, CMMC, SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules, and related government contracting and cybersecurity obligations.
• Strong contracting and drafting capability across prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, security addenda, audit rights, and flow-down clauses.
• Excellent judgment, prioritization, stakeholder management, and ability to synthesize complex issues for technical and non-technical audiences.

• 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 with global cybersecurity and government contracts regulatory regimes, including the EU Data Act, NIS2, CRA, GDPR, CMMC, FAR, DFARS, DPAS, and domestic preference requirements.
• Experience with crisis management, investigations, breach notifications, regulatory engagement, audits, Inspector General inquiries, DCAA/DCMA touchpoints, sanctions, export controls, or government contractor compliance frameworks.
• 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.

The annual base salary range for this position is $242,000 - $302,000. 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

Government contracting, cybersecurity threats, and data governance obligations areincreasingly complex andconsequential across Honeywell Technologies' global operations. This role protects revenue and mission-critical customer relationships by ensuring compliant performance under government contract requirements, reducingexposure to audits, claims, bid protests,enforcement, and operational disruption while enabling the business tomove at speed.

• Advise business and legal stakeholders on U.S. government contract compliance, including FAR, DFARS, DPAS, domestic preference requirements, representations and certifications, and related obligations.
• Develop and enhance government contract compliance policies, procedures, tools, controls, training, and guidance to support implementation, risk management, and organizational readiness.
• Monitor regulatory developments, lead legal oversight of supplier/product screening and contract requirements, and support investigations, remediation, audits, and site risk assessments.
• Drive enterprise compliance governance, automation, KPI/KRI reporting, SAM.gov/CAGE maintenance, and continuous improvement in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders and outside counsel.

• Serve as a standing member of the Cybersecurity Incident Response Team, coordinating legal risk management, privilege strategy, regulatory assessment, notifications, and communications during cyber incidents.
• Counsel on secure product development, coordinated vulnerability disclosure, product security, and regulatory readiness, including CMMC, NIST SP 800-171/800-53, DFARS 252.204-7012, SEC cybersecurity rules, NIS2, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
• Partner with GRC and technical teams on security architecture, vulnerability management, information security policies, certifications, customer-facing assurances, and contractual security obligations.
• Structure and negotiate information security terms in customer, supplier, partner, and M&A agreements, and monitor emerging cybersecurity legislation affecting government contracting.