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Assistant General Counsel, Sanctions

Honeywell Technologies
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/16/2026
Job Description

The future is what you make it. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we live, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe, and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.

Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Reporting directly to the Vice President and General Counsel, Regulatory, the Assistant General Counsel will be a trusted partner and key advisor for our Sanctions Compliance program’s compliance with sanctions regulations of the United States (Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) and other agencies) and maintaining an effective sanctions compliance program throughout the Company. They will advise on business strategy, in addition to the calibration of integrated compliance systems and digital tools to support and guide the businesses on how to best grow our product portfolios internationally. This role will also be a partner to Honeywell’s Export, Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”), and CFIUS teams

You will work out of our Washington, DC or Charlotte, NC office on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Proactively identify, evaluate, and manage sanctions and AML risks in a way that enables the organization to deliver sustainable business growth;
  • Provide advice and direction relating to higher risk transactions from a sanctions or AML perspective, including, as appropriate, advising on and shepherding the preparation and submission of higher risk licenses necessary for the operation of the business and maintenance of an effective compliance program;
  • Advise on and enhance trade controls, including policies and procedures as well as screening protocols, to support risk management and compliant business (and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements;
  • Stay updated on trade laws, regulations, designations, and other related regulatory announcements, assess and calibrate program response, and communicate business impacts;
  • Exercise strong leadership, collaboration, and execution skills with project teams, outside vendors (including outside counsel) and consultants;
  • Assist in testing and audits of the sanctions and AML compliance program and in periodic risk assessments to identify improvement opportunities and potential solutions;
  • Assist in developing and providing trainings on sanctions and AML compliance issues for all internal stakeholders; and
  • Support investigations into sanctions and AML compliance matters.

Qualifications

Must have:

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in a law department, preferably in a multi-national company, law firm or government agency
  • Significant experience in trade regulations, including U.S. sanctions laws and AML regulations
  • Knowledge of Compliance IT and digital systems (including ERP software systems, SAP, GTS, Salesforce, etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Absolute adherence to principles of integrity, compliance and ethics

We Value

  • Experience in any of the following sectors: oil and gas, electronics, life sciences, and defense sectors
  • While the role focuses on U.S. sanctions and AML regulations, familiarity with UK and EU sanctions laws is strongly preferred
  • Sanctions and AML certifications, like CSS, CGSS, CAMS, etc.
  • Strong initiative and drive for results
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, involving several stakeholders, while setting and delivering on strict timelines
  • Ability to influence at varying levels of the organization
  • Work independently to drive key initiatives
  • Strong relationship builder and team player who collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources

Location: Washington, DC or Charlotte, NC

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. You 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, or veteran status.

The annual base salary range for this position is $220,000-274,000. 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.

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.

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: Benefits at Honeywell

About Us

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

Salary : $220,000 - $274,000

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