Assistant General Counsel

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As an Assistant General Counsel you will play a critical leadership role within Arxada’s Legal Department, serving as the lead attorney for the Microbial Control Solutions business in North America. You will partner closely with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to enable business growth, manage risk, and deliver practical, solutions‑oriented legal advice across a broad range of commercial, corporate, operational and employment matters. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast‑paced global organization that values collaboration, sound judgment and decisive action.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide strategic legal support across commercial contracting, procurement, quality, operations, transactional and general corporate matters
• Serve as lead legal advisor to the Microbial Control Solutions business in North America
• Support the US HR function, including employment counseling, internal investigations and employment law matters
• Manage complex legal matters independently while partnering closely with the General Counsel and senior stakeholders
• Handle commercial disputes and support litigation, including managing outside counsel and related budgets
• Identify legal and compliance risks and lead the development and implementation of mitigation strategies
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to enable business objectives and continuously improve legal processes

Qualifications & Experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and license to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction
• Min. 10+ years of combined experience in a major law firm and in‑house legal department (prior in‑house experience required)
• Strong background in commercial transactions and corporate legal matters; experience in chemical, life sciences or manufacturing industries is an advantage
• Excellent business acumen with the ability to deliver clear, pragmatic and solutions‑focused legal advice
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder‑management skills

The expected salary range for this role is 225,000 USD to 275,000 USD, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors permitted by law. This role is also eligible to earn a short‑term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high‑performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.