Corporate Counsel - Procurement

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This is Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Corporate Counsel – Procurement to join its in-house legal division on the Procurement Legal Support Team. This role is an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in a fast-paced in-house environment while partnering with experienced colleagues and senior business leaders across the enterprise. For the right candidate, it can be the first step in a rewarding long-term career at Caterpillar, offering meaningful business exposure, broad commercial experience, and room to grow within a world-class legal team.

In this role, you will support commercial transactions and advise on Caterpillar’s relationships with strategic suppliers. You will work closely with business clients, including senior procurement and product group leaders, as well as colleagues across Law, Security & Public Policy.
The successful candidate will be comfortable managing a high volume of commercial matters, setting priorities effectively, and adapting quickly to evolving business needs. Responsiveness and sound judgment are essential to success in this position.
What You Will Do:

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, primarily focused on procurement relationships

• Partner with internal clients to ensure agreements reflect business needs and protect Caterpillar

• Advise business clients on legal and commercial risks in agreements

• Collaborate with Caterpillar’s regional and substantive lawyers to align agreements with enterprise risk tolerances, board resolutions, policies, and procedures

• Engage outside counsel on a limited, as-needed basis

• Build strong relationships with internal clients and colleagues as a valued member of the Caterpillar Legal team

What You Have:

• Risk Management: Knowledge of the processes, tools, and techniques used to assess and manage organizational risk, and the ability to apply that knowledge across diverse situations

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of decision-making processes and associated tools, with the ability to analyze situations accurately and exercise sound judgment

• Effective Communications: Ability to clearly and concisely communicate key legal risks to business clients, including senior leaders

• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices and the ability to balance concurrent objectives, projects, and activities while making strong prioritization decisions

• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for identifying, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process-related issues

• Resource Management: Knowledge of the resources needed to achieve business objectives and the ability to plan, mobilize, and allocate those resources effectively

• Legal Analysis: Knowledge of legal analysis methods and tools, with the ability to interpret legal and factual information and draw accurate conclusions

• Legal Function: Knowledge of the legal function’s core responsibilities, accountabilities, and structure, with the ability to provide practical legal advice and support

Degree and Experience Requirements:

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

• Active Bar admission in any U.S. state and ability to become licensed where located

• Experience drafting commercial agreements efficiently and independently

Additional Info:

• Primary location is Peoria, IL (preferred) or Irving, TX

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify

• Sponsorship is not available

• Up to 5% domestic and international travel

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.
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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation 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

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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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