Employment Counsel – International

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany, +4 more countries.

📋 Description

• Provide daily HR-related legal assistance for Howmet’s global operations outside the US.

• Advise business leaders and HR teams on employment issues across Europe, primarily in France, Germany, the UK, and Hungary.

• Oversee external counsel regarding non-US employment matters in Europe, Japan, China, and Australia.

• Review and revise employment policies and procedures in collaboration with HR partners, including employee handbooks, bonus structures, compensation guidelines, and severance plans.

• Ensure that offer letters, employment contracts, and separation agreements comply with legal standards and align with business needs.

• Manage external counsel on litigation matters to safeguard the Company's interests.

• Recommend practical commercial solutions to legal and business risks and facilitate issue resolution.

• Keep HR updated on key employment legislation impacting the business or HR policies in Europe and Asia.

• Support all facets of the employer-employee relationship, encompassing recruitment, performance management, terminations, internal investigations, union/Works Council relations, employee benefits, privacy, and professional development.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (Law degree).

• Active member in good standing of the relevant bar association.

• More than 8 years of post-qualification experience from an international law firm.

• In-house experience is a plus.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Proficiency in French is a considerable advantage.

• High level of integrity and discretion, consistent with Howmet Values, policies, and Legal Department practices.

• Ability to articulate legal issues clearly and convey concepts to stakeholders at various organizational levels.

• Capacity to proactively implement processes and procedures across multiple jurisdictions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Up to 100% remote work flexibility.

• Opportunity to engage in an international environment with clients and colleagues from diverse regions and legal systems.