General Counsel, Employee Benefits - Honeywell

You will be responsible for all aspects of supervising and coordinating the efforts of a legal team, including budget and legal practice area management, case assignment, and the hiring and professional development of staff. You will anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the Company, and developing strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk. You will advise the company and senior management on a broad range of provincial and federal regulatory and compliance matters, including identifying areas of risk and making suggestions for improvement.

Key Responsibilities


+ Delivery of legal services


+ Collaborate on strategic issues


+ Coaching and development


+ Develop standardized processes


+ Influence senior management


+ Manage external counsel


+ Act as trusted advisor


+ Rapidly assess legal risks


YOU MUST HAVE


+ Juris Doctor (JD)


WE VALUE


+ Extensive experience in law


+ Experience in a major law firm or corporate legal department


+ Strong initiative


+ Excellent skills in management and problem-solving


+ Ability to influence at varying levels of the organization


+ Ability to deliver on complex situations


+ Communications skills and credibility


+ Work independently to drive key initiatives


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.