Employment Counsel – International

Howmet Aerospace

. Manage day-to-day HR-related legal support for Howmet’s international operations outside the US .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, BelgiumSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in international employment law, particularly in European jurisdictions, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in managing legal support for HR operations and advising on employment policies and procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Law Degree8+ Years Post-Qualification ExperienceEuropean Employment Law ExpertiseExcellent English Language SkillsFrench Language Skills

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Hard Skills

Employment Law CompliancePolicy Review and UpdateLitigation ManagementRisk MitigationLegal Issue Communication

Soft Skills

IntegrityDiscretionStakeholder CommunicationProactive Implementation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bar Association Membership

Industry Keywords

International OperationsEmployment LegislationHR PoliciesGlobal ManufacturingAerospace and Defence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day HR-related legal support for Howmet’s international operations outside the US
Advise business leaders and HR teams on European employment matters, mainly France, Germany, the UK and Hungary
Manage outside counsel on non-US employment matters in Europe, Japan, China and Australia
Review and update employment policies and procedures with HR partners, including employee handbooks, bonus plans, compensation guidelines and severance programs
Ensure offer letters, employment agreements and separation agreements are legally compliant and aligned with business requirements
Manage outside counsel on litigation matters
Propose practical commercial solutions to legal and business risks and drive issues to resolution
Keep HR teams informed about significant employment legislation affecting the business or HR policies in Europe and Asia
Operate in an international environment with clients and colleagues across different regions and legal systems
Support Howmet Aerospace Inc., a global manufacturer of advanced engineered solutions for aerospace, defence and transportation markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree
Member in good standing of the applicable bar association
8+ years of post-qualification experience from an international law firm
In-house experience is an advantage
Excellent verbal and written English language skills
French language skills are a significant advantage
High level of integrity and discretion, aligned with Howmet Values, policies and Legal Department practices
Appropriate skill and confidence in own abilities
Risk-based approach to prioritisation and risk mitigation
Ability to explain legal issues clearly and communicate with stakeholders at different organisational levels
Proactively implements processes and procedures across multiple jurisdictions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time role
Up to 100% remote work
Focus on finding the right candidate regardless of location