Commercial Litigation Counsel

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JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Commercial Litigation Counsel for Honeywell, you will be responsible for overseeing legal matters and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Your expertise in corporate law, contract negotiation, and risk management will be instrumental in protecting our interests and driving our success.

You will report directly to our VP, Chief Litigation Officer and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule.

The Commercial Litigation Counsel is responsible for managing a complex litigation and dispute portfolio, overseeing outside counsel, informing litigation strategy, advising business leaders on dispute- and litigation-related risks, and facilitating the resolution of commercial, regulatory, and other legal disputes. The role serves as a critical liaison between the business and outside counsel and provides strategic legal advice to senior leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

Litigation Management
•    Lead and manage all phases of litigation and arbitration, including early case assessments, discovery processes, trial preparation, motions, and appeals.
•    Develop and implement effective litigation strategies that align with corporate objectives and risk tolerance.
•    Spearhead defense and management of class action lawsuits across a wide range of subject areas.
 

Dispute Resolution
•    Serve as the point person for resolving disputes and litigation involving large-scale commercial contracts, licensing disputes, and supplier agreements.
•    Facilitate risk assessments and propose innovative solutions that minimize legal exposure while optimizing business opportunities.
•    Lead settlement negotiations and dispute resolution efforts with external companies, including suppliers and customers, to achieve favorable outcomes while preserving critical business relationships.
•    Develop negotiation strategies tailored to high-stakes and sensitive matters, balancing legal priorities with business concerns.

Counseling
•    Act as a trusted legal advisor to senior leadership, providing high-level strategic guidance on litigation strategy and dispute resolution as it impacts overall business objectives and operations.
•    Collaborate with various departments (e.g., compliance, operations) to ensure alignment on legal strategies and policies.

Leadership in High-Stakes Situations
•    Ability to articulate complex legal strategies clearly and confidently in high-pressure executive meetings, ensuring alignment between legal and business goals.
•    Demonstrated success navigating cross-functional teams and contentious external negotiations.

Outside Counsel Management
•    Manage relationships with external legal firms, including oversight of their work, establishment of performance expectations, performance evaluations, and budget management.
•    Provide insight and perspective on counsel selections.
•    Ensure that outside counsel aligns with Honeywell Aerospace’s legal and business goals while maintaining high-quality legal services and utmost integrity.

Communication and Reporting
•    Prepare written materials and presentations on disputes and litigation, clearly and concisely articulating facts, legal arguments, and strategies. 
•    Present comprehensive litigation reports and case updates to senior and executive leadership, ensuring clear articulation of risks and strategies.
•    Communicate litigation strategies and outcomes effectively to internal stakeholders.

Risk Mitigation and Compliance
•    Proactively monitor and identify trends in the legal landscape that could impact Honeywell Aerospace and propose proactive strategies to mitigate potential risks.
•    Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations while managing litigation-related matters.
•    Lead and initiate strategic risk mitigation efforts across the business and conduct trainings.