Corporate Counsel

Sika; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with generous company match

Bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Floating holidays and volunteer time

Wellness/reimbursements

Job summary

Sika Corporation is seeking a Corporate Counsel - USA to manage corporate, commercial, and product liability matters in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will handle contracts, warranties, and documentation, negotiate complex agreements, and collaborate with Procurement, Sales, Operations, R&D, Finance, and HR. Regular travel to U.S. locations is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey required.
• 2–5 years of Corporate, Commercial, and Product Liability experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of corporate finance/accounting preferred.
• High energy, strong work ethic, and excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle contracts, product warranties, product literature, and litigation matters.
• Draft and negotiate complex agreements including supply, packaging, equipment, private label, manufacturing, lease, real estate, service, license, IT, warranty, and confidentiality agreements.
• Build and maintain relationships with Procurement, Sales, Operations, R&D, Finance, and HR.
• Provide regular legal support and training to Sika employees nationwide.

Skills

Corporate Law

Commercial Law

Product Liability Law

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Work Ethic

Travel Flexibility

Education

NJ Bar Admission

Job description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

This exciting opportunity will allow you to utilize your corporate law related experience in a dynamic and growing business environment.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, the ideal candidate will handle a variety of corporate law related matters, including contracts, product warranties, product literature, and litigation matters. Experience in drafting and negotiating complex agreements including supply, packaging, equipment, private label, manufacturing, lease, real estate, service, license, information technology, warranty, and confidentiality agreements is required. Establishing and maintaining valuable professional working relationships with all departments, such as Procurement, Sales, Operations, R&D, Technical, Finance, and Human Resources is critical.

In addition, the Corporate Counsel - USA must be:

• Highly motivated, goal oriented, and willing to work in fast-paced environment.
• Able to develop an understanding of Sika’s products, technologies, and business strategies.
• Able to regularly travel to Sika’s businesses in the United States to provide legal support and training to Sika employees.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey.
• 2-5 years experience in Corporate, Commercial, and Product Liability Law is preferred.
• Basic Understanding of Corporate Finance/Accounting is preferred.
• High Energy Level.
• Strong Work Ethic.
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills.

Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.