International Employment Counsel — Remote (EU/UK)

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking an Employment Counsel – International, based in The Hague or remote within EU/UK, to support HR operations outside the US. The role entails advising on recruitment, performance management, discipline, and privacy issues across European jurisdictions.

You will partner with business leaders, manage external counsel, and help update policies, compensation guidelines, and severance programs to mitigate risk and enable strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken.
• French language skills are a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Advise Howmet’s leadership and HR teams on European employment matters (France, Germany, UK, Hungary).
• Manage outside counsel on non-US employment matters in Europe and other regions.
• Review and update employment policies, handbooks, bonus plans, and severance programs with HR partners.
• Ensure employment letters, agreements and severance documentation are compliant and aligned with business needs.
• Oversee litigation matters to protect company interests and drive risk-based resolutions.
• Stay abreast of significant employment laws across Europe/Asia and communicate implications.

Skills

English proficiency

French helpful

Education

Law degree

Bar admission

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking an Employment Counsel – International, based in The Hague or remote within EU/UK, to support HR operations outside the US. The role entails advising on recruitment, performance management, discipline, and privacy issues across European jurisdictions.

You will partner with business leaders, manage external counsel, and help update policies, compensation guidelines, and severance programs to mitigate risk and enable strategic growth.