Employment Counsel – International

Howmet Aerospace

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

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • BelgiumSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing international HR-related legal support, with a strong focus on European employment law and compliance. Proficient in advising on legal matters across multiple jurisdictions while effectively communicating complex legal concepts to diverse stakeholders.

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Law Degree8+ Years Post-Qualification ExperienceEuropean Employment LawExcellent Verbal and Written English SkillsFrench Language Skills

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Hard Skills

Employment Law ComplianceLitigation ManagementPolicy Review and UpdateRisk Mitigation StrategiesLegal Document Drafting

Soft Skills

High Level of IntegrityDiscretionEffective CommunicationStakeholder EngagementProactive Implementation

Certifications & Qualifications

Member in Good Standing of Bar Association

Industry Keywords

International OperationsHuman ResourcesEmployment AgreementsWorks Council RelationsInternal Investigations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day HR-related legal support for Howmet’s international operations outside the US
Advise Howmet’s business leaders and human resources team on European employment matters, mainly France, Germany, UK, and Hungary
Manage outside counsel on non-US employment matters in Europe, Japan, China, and Australia
Review and facilitate updates to employment policies and procedures with HR partners
Ensure offer letters, employment agreements, and separation agreements are legally compliant and aligned with business requirements
Manage outside counsel on litigation matters to protect the company’s interests
Propose practical commercial solutions to legal and business risks and drive issues to resolution
Keep the HR team informed about significant employment legislation affecting the company’s business or HR policies in Europe and Asia
Support legal matters involving recruitment, performance management, dismissal, internal investigations, union and Works Council relations, employee benefits, privacy, and learning and development

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
Appropriate skill and confidence in own abilities
Risk-based approach to prioritisation and ability to identify options to mitigate risks and add value
Ability to explain legal issues in a digestible format and communicate concepts to multiple stakeholders at different organisational levels
Ability to proactively implement processes and procedures across multiple jurisdictions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Up to 100% remote work
Opportunity to work in an international environment with clients and colleagues from different regions and legal systems