Corporate Counsel

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.For nearly 90 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Customers turn to Caterpillar to help them develop infrastructure, energy and natural resource assets. Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We don’t just build great products, we pair them with the newest digital technologies and analytics to solve problems and anticipate customer needs. A legacy of talented and committed employees give Caterpillar its competitive edge. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment, and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.It's More Than a Job, It's a Career (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo)Caterpillar seeks a highly motivated and experienced team player to serve as Corporate Counsel for our Oil & Gas and Marine Division in the Americas. The position is part of the Law, Security & Public Policy Division at Caterpillar and will report to the Associate General Counsel located in Houston. This position may be assigned a combination of responsibilities in various areas. This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented individual to join a world-class legal team and work on complex legal issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.What You Will Do:

Draft, review, revise, negotiate, and provide counsel to the business on commercial contracts

Advise management on legal issues arising from Caterpillar's relationship with third parties, including specific commercial, disputes, regulatory, compliance, investigation, and other issues that may arise from time to time

Work with other subject matter experts in Caterpillar

Provide counselling on legal matters and related risks and opportunities based on an accurate interpretation of the law as it applies to various situations

Have and/or develop a deep understanding of the business, to consult with management on matters involving significant risk to the enterprise and requiring a high degree of confidentiality

Work independently but with support and collaboration of other attorneys and senior leadership within the Law, Security & Public Policy Division

Participate in day-to day tactical legal practice, identifying and resolving issues in a variety of practice areas

Coordinate with outside counsel in the region to obtain local advice

Degree and Experience Requirements:

J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials

Active Bar admission in any U.S. state

Considerable experience in the practice of commercial and contract law, corporate law, and/or compliance

What You Have:

Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Experience supporting an international business

Flexibility and eagerness to work on a broad range of legal matters

Excellent interpersonal skills with an absolute commitment to professionalism and collegiality

Fluent in Spanish

Strong presentation skills with a calm, confident and practical, solutions-oriented approach

Additional Info :

This position can be located in Houston, TX, Peoria, IL or at our new global headquarters in Irving, TX

Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify

Sponsorship is not available

International and Domestic travel up to 10%

This posting will close at midnight on April 4, 2024

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 Caterpillar:Caterpillar 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.#LIPosting Dates:March 13, 2024 - April 4, 2024Any 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) .There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.