Closing Date: 11th March, 2026

Description:

Description:
Career Area:
Legal and Compliance

Job 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

Law, Security & Public Policy (LSPP) has an opening for the Assistant General Counsel – Lead Counsel of Caterpillar's Resource Industries Operations and Products Division.

The Resource Industries Operations and Products (RIOP) division consists of over 12 product lines, eight global manufacturing facilities and more than 8,000 employees. Our products, services and solutions support customers primarily in the construction, surface and underground mining and quarry and aggregates industries. This Lead Counsel will work with RIOP leadership and staff and collaborate with relevant functional and regional legal teams to ensure the provision of responsive and high-quality legal support globally. The Lead Counsel will deliver or coordinate the delivery of legal support for a broad range of issues and business activities. The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel for Resource Industries, Intellectual Property and Legal IT.

What you will do:

Advise senior management and provide clear recommendations on legal matters
Manage legal support of RIOP through coordination of a network of attorneys and other subject matter experts
Implement legal strategies and goals in line with company's business objectives, researching complex legal issues and reviewing and drafting complex legal documents

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
Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization
Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner
Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives
Resource Management: Knowledge of the resources required to achieve business objectives; ability to plan, mobilize and distribute resources to fulfill business objectives and plans
Legal Analysis: Knowledge of methods and tools used in legal analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and factual information
Legal Function: Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting, advice and assistance

Degree and Experience Requirements:

J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Eligible to practice as in-house counsel in Illinois
Demonstrated business acumen with strong intellectual curiosity
Considerable experience providing counsel for a global business and solid knowledge of Caterpillar's worldwide operations, policies, objectives, and history; 12+ years of progressively advancing job-related experience is typically required
Experience in leadership gained through previous senior level or supervisory assignments

Additional Info:

The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL
Domestic Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
Sponsorship is NOT available
International and Domestic travel up to 15%
This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillar's long-term incentive plan.