Our client is a leading US-listed aerospace and defence manufacturer with significant operations across Europe and internationally.

The role has a strong European focus, alongside a broader remit covering Asia and Australia.

You will work closely with senior business leaders and HR teams, providing practical and commercially focused advice across a broad range of employment matters.

Location

The role can be based across the EU or UK and can be up to 100% remote.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day employment law support for the company’s international operations outside the US.

The role will cover all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, performance management, dismissals, internal investigations, union and Works Council relations, employee benefits, privacy matters, and learning & development.

- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and HR teams on European employment law matters, particularly across France, Germany, the UK and Hungary.
- Manage external counsel on non-US employment matters, including across Europe, Japan, China and Australia.
- Review and update employment policies and procedures in coordination with HR, including employee handbooks, bonus plans, compensation guidelines and severance programmes.
- Ensure offer letters, employment agreements and separation agreements are legally compliant,



fit for purpose and aligned with business requirements.
- Manage external counsel on employment litigation, ensuring matters are handled in the best interests of the business.
- Take a solutions-oriented and commercially pragmatic approach, owning issues and driving them through to resolution.
- Keep HR stakeholders informed of significant employment law developments affecting the business or its HR policies across Europe and Asia.
- Operate effectively in an international environment, working with stakeholders across different regions, cultures and legal systems.

International Remit

The role will support employment matters across the organisation’s international operations, with a particular focus on:

- France
- Germany
- UK
- Wider European jurisdictions
- Japan, China and Australia

Candidate Profile

- 8+ years of post-qualification experience as an employment lawyer.
- Law degree and qualification as a lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Strong private practice background, ideally gained within a recognised international law firm.
- In-house experience is advantageous but not essential.
- Experience advising on employment matters across multiple countries.
- Strong commercial judgement and ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based advice.
- Confident working with senior business and HR stakeholders.

📌 Employment Counsel (España)
🏢 Taylor Root
📍 España