Employment Counsel

The Company

Howmet Aerospace Inc is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace, defence and transportation markets. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Howmet’s global operations consist of over 60 locations in 24 countries and the company has over 27,000 employees.

Howmet’s high-calibre global Legal Team has a central role in supporting Howmet achieve its strategic objectives in the high-growth global aerospace, defence and transportation industries.

The Role

Employment Counsel – International will be responsible for managing the day-to-day HR-related legal support for Howmet’s international operations outside of the US. The role involves all aspects of the employer-employee relationship (recruitment, performance management, dismissal, internal investigations, union / Works Council relations, employee benefits, privacy issues, learning and development).

The successful candidate will:

act as an effective and trusted advisor to Howmet’s business leaders and the human resources team on European employment matters (mainly France, Germany, UK, Hungary)

manage outside counsel on non-US employment matters (Europe, Japan, China, Australia)

review and facilitate any necessary updates to employment policies / procedures in co-ordination with HR partners, including (but not limited to) employee handbooks, bonus plans, compensation guidelines and severance programs

ensure offer letters, employment agreements and separation agreements are fit for purpose, legally compliant and aligned to business requirements

manage outside counsel on litigation matters in a manner that best protects the interests of the Company

be solutions-orientated by proposing practical commercial solutions to legal and business risks by “owning” issues and driving them to resolution

keep the HR team abreast of significant employment legislation that may affect the Company’s business or HR policies in Europe / Asia

be comfortable with operating in an international environment with clients and colleagues from different regions and legal systems

This role is full-time, up to 100% remote and based in EU / UK. Our focus is on finding the right candidate regardless of location.