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 Technology Division (Cat Technology).

This Lead Counsel will work with the technical and business teams developing the solutions that are transforming the way our customers work – not just by building smarter machines, but by delivering integrated, scalable solutions that deliver real-world outcomes. 

This role will collaborate with partners across the enterprise and with Caterpillar’s team of legal subject matter experts to advance technologies including autonomy, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help enhance site safety, productivity, and efficiency across customer operations worldwide, providing management, leadership, and expertise on significant legal issues.  

The position reports to the Group Counsel for Digital, Technology, and IT.

What You Will Do:

• The lead counsel will handle or coordinate management of legal matters involving technology developments, third party collaborations, data, Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, sales documentation, purchasing, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, logistics, real estate, antitrust, franchising, warranties, litigation, product regulatory, labor & employment, environmental, health & safety, trade, customs, export controls, and intellectual property for the division
• The attorney in this position will be accountable to assess legal risk and identify and contribute to resolution of legal issues with a broad band of risk exposure with guidance from management. They will be called upon to carefully evaluate unique legal risks and issues and make recommendations to higher leadership on the best course of action, calling on past examples and inputs from all areas of legal services as required. The position may also be responsible for contributing to analysis and recommendations for the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel
• The role is also accountable for day-to-day strategic and tactical legal issues. The position will need to lead business peers through influence and lead small teams focused on specific elements of overall legal strategy or process improvement
• This role will include significant budget, management, and personnel responsibilities (e.g., working with paralegals and other staff).  The position also requires demonstrated commitment to advancing Caterpillar and LSPP initiatives

What You Will 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
• Demonstrated technology 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 management gained through previous senior level or supervisory assignments

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Proven customer relationship and interpersonal skills  
• The ability to interact with and counsel senior executives

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL or Irving, TX
• International and Domestic travel up to 10%
• Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available

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 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:

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This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillar’s long-term incentive plan.

Summary Pay Range:

$223,320.00 - $335,040.00

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

Posting Dates:

November 14, 2025 - November 24, 2025

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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