Sr Director – Legal Operations, Systems/AI

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Charlotte, NC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Security • Energy • Industrial
The Role
Lead Honeywell's Legal Technology Transformation team, implementing digital solutions, optimizing workflows, and improving governance and operational effectiveness.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented leader to drive enterprise-wide legal technology transformation initiatives, including the modernization of legal operations, implementation and optimization of digital tools and AI-enabled solutions, process re-design, data and reporting strategy, and cross functional change management to enhance efficiency, scalability, risk management, and business partnership across the legal function. 

In this role at Honeywell, you will lead  the Legal Technology Transformation team within Honeywell’s Legal Transformation and Operations function and drive the Legal organization’s digital transformation agenda by identifying and deploying emerging technologies, including AI-enabled legal solutions, to modernize legal workflows, enhance data-driven decision-making, strengthen governance, and improve operational effectiveness.  You will also oversee the ongoing administration, optimization, and performance of existing legal technology platforms, reporting tools, and operational processes to ensure stability, usability, effective governance, and alignment with evolving business strategy and regulatory needs. 

You will report directly to our Vice President and General Counsel, Legal Transformation and you’ll work out of our Charlotte, North Carolina  location on a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in building high-performing and inclusive teams, developing talent, fostering collaboration and accountability, and leading through change to support the Company’s strategic priorities and long-term success. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Legal function’s technology transformation strategy, including the evaluation, implementation, integration, and optimization of legal technology platforms, AI-enabled solutions, and operational processes. 
  • Partner with Legal, Compliance, IT, Digital Security, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities to modernize workflows, enhance service delivery, and improve operational scalability and efficiency. 
  • Oversee the administration and continuous improvement of existing legal technology systems, reporting tools, dashboards, and governance processes to support evolving business and regulatory requirements. 
  • Drive legal operations innovation through process redesign, automation, knowledge management, and data-driven reporting capabilities that enhance decision making and risk visibility. 
  • Establish and maintain appropriate governance controls, and policies related to legal technology platforms, data usage, records management, and AI-enabled solutions. 
  • Lead cross-functional change management efforts associated with technology transformation initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and adoption strategies. 
  • Oversee development and monitoring of metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators to measure operational effectiveness, risk management, technology utilization, and transformation outcomes. 
Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • 10+ years’ experience in legal operations, legal technology, digital transformation, information governance, or related functions within a complex organization
  • Experience leading enterprise leading enterprise-scale technology transformation initiatives, including implementation and optimization of legal technology platforms, workflow automation, and/or AI-enabled solutions
  • Experience partnering cross-functionality with Legal, Compliance, Cybersecurity, IT, Privacy, and business stakeholders 
  • Ability to oversee technology governance and control environments, including data integrity, audit readiness, and operational compliance requirements
  • Strong familiarity with emerging AI technologies, responsible AI governance principles, cybersecurity considerations, and evolving regulatory expectations related to digital tools and data usage

WE VALUE

  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities and organizational complexity 
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex operational and technology concepts into practical business solutions
  • Strong communication skills, including an ability to simplify complex issues, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across an organization
  • Sound judgment and strong commitment to integrity, accountability, and responsible decision-making 

About UsHoneywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years' experience in legal operations, legal technology, digital transformation or related functions
  • Experience leading enterprise-scale technology transformation initiatives
  • Experience partnering with Legal, Compliance, Cybersecurity, IT and business stakeholders
  • Ability to oversee technology governance and control environments
  • Strong familiarity with emerging AI technologies and responsible AI governance principles

Honeywell Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Honeywell and has not been reviewed or approved by Honeywell.

  • Retirement Support Retirement plans feature a notably strong company 401(k) match with vesting after three years, enhancing long-term savings security. Additional tax-advantaged accounts and company contributions for eligible earners further strengthen financial preparedness.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off policies include flexible or unlimited vacation for many salaried roles and a broad observed-holiday schedule, providing manager-approved flexibility. This structure supports rest and work-life balance across varied needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave offers paid time for birth, adoption, or foster care that can be taken consecutively or intermittently. The design enables practical flexibility in how family leave is used.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, NC
110,269 Employees
Year Founded: 1906

What We Do

Honeywell is a Fortune 500 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy. With approximately 110,000 employees worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists, we have an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology in everything we make and do.

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