Corporate Counsel

Sika AG; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness reimbursements

Education assistance

Professional development opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Sika Corporation seeks a Corporate Counsel for the USA to manage corporate law matters, draft and negotiate key agreements, and support multiple departments. The role requires NJ licensure and experience in corporate/commercial law in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will travel to Sika businesses across the United States to provide legal support, coordinate with Procurement, Sales, Operations, and Finance, and influence strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey.
• 2–5 years experience in Corporate, Commercial, and Product Liability Law preferred.
• Basic understanding of Corporate Finance/Accounting.

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.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Sales, Operations, R&D, Finance and HR.
• Travel regularly to U.S. locations to provide legal support and training.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

High energy

Strong work ethic

Job description

• Compensation: USD 125,000 - USD 135,000 - yearly

Company 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.

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
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• 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 isdeterminedbased skills relevant to the position,educationand/or training.We are committed to fair andequitablepay practicesin accordance withapplicable 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.