Economist (Corporate) jobs in Bergenfield, NJ

Company Description

With over 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 marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.  Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5 billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.  

Job Description

Handle a variety of corporate law related matters, including contracts, litigation matters, and understanding of product warranties. Draft and negotiate agreements including supply, manufacturing, lease, service, and confidentiality agreements. Establish and maintain valuable strong working relationships with departments within the organization such as sales, operations, and procurement. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey or other states in the U.S. Must be licensed to practice law in a country in Latin America. Telecommuting is allowed one day per week. Regular international travel to countries in Latin America is required to meet with local management and local counsel, review and observe ongoing projects, and provide training to employees.

Qualifications

Requires a Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree plus two (2) years of experience in corporate law related matters.

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey or other states in the U.S.

Must be licensed to practice law in a country in Latin America.

Must have at least two (2) years of experience in the following:

• Supporting corporate legal topics concerning the company including contract review, litigation, and corporate governance.
• Drafting and negotiating agreements concerning the company including supply, service, license, and confidentiality agreements.
• Support of litigation matters including investigating the cause of the issue, overseeing external consultants, reviewing legal documents to be filed in applicable legal proceedings, and preparing memorandums updating the progress of the matter and key issues developed during the litigation.
• Conducting legal research of key issues affecting the company.
• Understanding of product warranties.
• Due diligence support for mergers and acquisitions projects.
• Preparing and reviewing corporate governance related documents, including power of attorneys, proxy letters, and entity name changes.

Telecommuting is allowed one day per week. Regular international travel to countries in Latin America is required to meet with local management and local counsel, review and observe ongoing projects, and provide training to employees.

Qualified applicants please submit resume to: https://usa.sika.com/en/careers.html, referencing Job Code: REF2198R. Sika Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays. 
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.  
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.  

Community Involvement:  Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.  
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability. 

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.