Summary
Honeywell is hiring a Senior Attorney for its Building Automation business in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. Based in Dubai, the role follows a hybrid work schedule and provides corporate and commercial legal advice, reviews and negotiates contracts, and supports compliance and legal risk management. The attorney will work with business units and cross-functional teams and help manage external legal counsel and legal projects. Candidates need at least 6 years of relevant legal experience, professional proficiency in written and spoken Arabic, and the ability to negotiate complex agreements.
The posting
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As a Senior Attorney for Honeywell Building Automation, you will serve as a legal advisor to the Middle East, Turkey and Africa Building Automation business. You will provide legal support to the BA Products, Services and Project business unit, collaborate with other business functions, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while mitigating legal risks. You will play a key role in reviewing contracts, advising internal stakeholders, and contributing to the overall legal strategy of the organization. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex legal matters and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Honeywell’s business objectives.
You will report directly to the General Counsel, Building Automation for Middle East, Turkey and Africa region. You will work out of our Dubai, UAE location on a hybrid work schedule to be aligned with your direct manager.
In this role, you will impact the company by providing practical legal advice that protects Honeywell’s interests and supports its strategic initiatives. Your expertise will help navigate legal challenges, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster strong business partnerships internally and externally.
Responsibilities
· Provide legal advice and support on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
· Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
· Collaborate with business units and cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate legal risks.
· Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
· Support the management of external legal counsel and legal projects.
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
- 6+ years of experience practicing law with a strong background in corporate and commercial legal matters.
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken Arabic.
- Proven ability to review and negotiate complex contracts and agreements.
- In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations relevant to the business.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing legal risks.
- Familiarity with managing external legal counsel.
WE VALUE
- LLB Law or Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice as an advocate or attorney or solicitor in at least one jurisdiction.
- Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm setting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent negotiation skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to ethical conduct and professional integrity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.