Trade Compliance General Counsel

About the role

As a Trade Compliance General Counsel at Honeywell, you will oversee legal matters related to export and sanctions compliance, ensuring operations align with applicable laws and regulations. While primarily focused on export and sanctions, you will also handle antiboycott compliance matters as assigned. This role reports directly to Honeywell’s Chief Compliance Officer within the Legal Department and is based at our Charlotte, NC Headquarters on a hybrid work schedule. You will manage a team of experienced global trade compliance professionals and support Honeywell’s compliance with complex legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly export control regimes and sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of trade compliance professionals supporting export, sanctions, and sanctions operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain export controls and sanctions compliance policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks tailored to business operations.
• Provide guidance on U.S. export control and sanctions laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations.
• Support global export compliance initiatives, including the development of process improvements and automation tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to monitor, assess, and respond to evolving export controls and sanctions requirements.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify compliance gaps and implement mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to export classification reviews, licensing strategies, authorization management, diligence efforts, and compliance training programs.

Requirements

You must have:

• 10+ years of experience practicing law with a focus on sanctions compliance and export controls.
• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Expertise in building programs and deploying compliance tools and technologies relevant to export and sanctions.
• Deep expertise in export control laws and U.S. sanctions and regulations, with knowledge in key non-U.S. jurisdictions as well.
• Experience conducting risk assessments to strengthen Honeywell’s trade compliance program and provide proactive strategies to mitigate risk.

We value:

• Commitment to ethical conduct and professional integrity.
• People leadership and development skills.
• Experience working with global teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple high-priority and highly visible projects.
• Strong presentation and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts for better understanding and execution.
• Experience with Import/Customs and antiboycott compliance.

About Honeywell

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies addressing critical challenges in energy, safety, security, productivity, and global urbanization. As a leading software-industrial company, we provide state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety across high-growth industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enhance the quality of life globally.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Educational Assistance.
• Parental Leave and Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave).
• 12 Paid Holidays.