Senior Employment Counsel - Employment and Labor

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is currently in search of Senior Employment Counsel – Employment and Labor to join its Legal organization. This position is responsible for providing practical legal advice on a wide variety of employment and labor issues and providing creative broad impact solutions across Howmet’s Global operating locations with a focus on North America.

This position reports to the Associate General Counsel and is part of Howmet’s Corporate Legal team. Pittsburgh based residency preferred, regions in which Howmet currently conducts business will also be considered.



Major activities / Key challenges:

• Supervise and manage Howmet’s North America employment group and provide counsel on a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including but not limited to leaves of absence, hiring, discipline, terminations, contingent labor, job classifications, performance, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, unfair labor practice charges, reductions in force, etc.
• Advise on complex and challenging employment and labor matters, including state and federal compliance (e.g., ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, FLSA, WARN Act, NLRB, and state/municipal equivalents).
• Monitor federal, state and local legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement activities relating to employment and labor issues and provide proactive, strategic advice to the HR community and all relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee Unfair Labor Practice Charges, respond to petitions, and counsel HR on campaigns, requests for information and labor negotiations.
• Partner and provide legal support to Chief Litigation Counsel regarding internal and external employment investigations, external agency employment claims, and litigation matters.
• Review, interpret and make recommendations to leadership for improvement of company policies, procedures, handbooks, and programs per changes in federal and state laws and regulations. 
• Develop and conduct training and education programs on various employment and labor law topics. 
• Effectively manage outside counsel and associated costs.
• Partner with Human Resources to provide proactive risk analysis for terminations and restructures.

Essential knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to ascertain a deep understanding of the business, its objectives, risk tolerances, labor and relevant bargaining contracts.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and oral and written communication skills.
• Experience interfacing with executive and senior management and providing a high-level of client service.
• Demonstrate, advocate, and promote Howmet’s values and policies, and compliance and Legal department practices.
• Demonstrate commitment and accountability for timely completion of projects with minimal monitoring or supervision and ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships within Howmet’s Legal Department and contacts within resource units and/or business units associated within their area of practice.
• Strong leadership and the ability to advocate with the appropriate degree of confidence.
• Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and interact with a diverse group of clients, peers, support staff and team members.
• Ability to travel on behalf of the company.

Basic Qualifications:

• Law degree (JD) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania (or other state in which Howmet operates) and in good standing.
• 10 or more years employment and labor experience with a combination of experience working in a law firm and in house.
• Experience leading and developing a team of direct reports.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Benefits experience
• Experience working for a global company
• Experience working for a federal contractor

Salary range: $155k-$170k/year approximation (actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

*Up to 20% travel is expected in this role.

*Role has a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office 2 days remote.

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.

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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.


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