Career Area:Legal and ComplianceJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.This is Caterpillar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoB-d5nIa38)Caterpillar is seeking an experienced commercial finance/secured transactions lawyer to join the Legal Services team in Nashville, Tennessee supporting its captive financial services entity, Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial). Working as part of an international collaborative legal team, the role will primarily provide support to Cat Financial for offering financing solutions to customers and Cat dealers in Canada and the U.S. This opportunity will provide the successful applicant with exposure to a global business leader with a diverse portfolio of businesses and broad mix of products and services.Job Summary:The Corporate Counsel will provide legal support for a broad range of issues and business concerns, including commercial finance, secured transactions, equipment leasing, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and general business law matters. This role provides legal expertise on significant legal issues, conducts legal analysis, and provides counsel to business leaders responsible for Cat Financial’s One Team North America business center and other financing operations.What You Will Do:
Significant contract drafting, legal analysis, client counselling and training
Accountability to assess legal, regulatory, and compliance risk; identify and contribute to the resolution of technical legal issues within a broad band of risk exposure with guidance from Cat Financial’s Legal Department management
Evaluation of unique legal problems and issues to develop recommendations for business leaders on acceptable courses of action on complex secured financing/leasing transactions, and intercreditor arrangements
Drafting, maintaining, and enhancing template commercial financing/leasing agreements
Engaging, managing, and coordinating as appropriate with outside legal counsel
Advising on the development and implementation of new financing products and services
Proactively identifying, evaluating, and escalating legal and regulatory risks relating to Cat Financial products and services
Identifying, developing, and implementing opportunities – and supporting existing projects – involving process improvement in the legal workstream
What You Have:
Legal Analysis: Demonstrated success in roles with responsibility for counseling on commercial finance, secured transactions, and equipment leasing; established capability to provide innovative legal solutions to the business
Legal Function: Seasoned in drafting and negotiating complex secured commercial finance/leasing agreements, NDA/confidentiality agreements, and intercreditor arrangements
Effective Communications: Proven customer relationship skills to serve the business by building productive and efficient collaborative partnerships; considered, thoughtful and effective verbal and written communication
Risk Management: Influential communicator, proficiently able to convey legal risk rationally to business personnel
Managing Multiple Priorities : Efficient time management to manage the needs of multiple clients
Resource Management : Effective and proven project management skills
Top Candidate Will Also Have Experience:
Experience in Canadian equipment financing/leasing transactions and collaborating with global colleagues
Experience in municipal/sovereign nation/native band financing transactions
Proficiency in Microsoft’s data ecosystem, including Microsoft Forms, Power BI, SharePoint and other features of its Power Platform
Degree and Experience Requirements:
J.D. from an ABA accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Active Bar admission in any U.S. state with the ability to become licensed in or register to practice as in house counsel in Tennessee
At least 2 years of position appropriate experience gained preferably in a law firm or in-house position while operating under a full law license issued under the laws of the state in which such experience was gained.
Additional Info :
The primary location for this position is Nashville, Tennessee
Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
Sponsorship is not available
5-10% travel is expected
What You Will Get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
About CaterpillarCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.Final details:Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.#LISummary Pay Range:$136,320.00 - $204,480.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.Benefits:Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:March 19, 2025 - April 2, 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .