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.

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 our “Legal Department”, we are looking for a

Senior Corporate Counsel (m/f/d)
 

Location: Mannheim
 

Your responsibilities as part of our team:

• Act as trusted legal advisor to Vice Presidents, General Managers and senior business leaders on strategic and operational matters and provide clear, business-oriented recommendations while assessing associated legal risks
• Manage and coordinate dispute resolution, litigation and external counsel where required
• Support compliance programs and ensure alignment with legal, regulatory and corporate governance requirements
• Advise on a broad range of commercial and corporate legal matters including sales, procurement, competition, dispute resolution, product regulatory and compliance issues
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives while providing practical support on day-to-day legal matters

Your profile – what you should bring:

• Admission to practice law in an EEA jurisdiction, preferably Germany or Switzerland
• Significant post-qualification experience in commercial and corporate law gained in an international law firm and/or multinational company
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex legal and business risks and recommend practical solutions
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear business advice
• Highly organized and adaptable professional with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Recognized as a trusted advisor with the ability to build strong relationships and credibility with senior business leaders
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience managing external counsel and cross-functional teams
• Business-fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

Your Benefits – What We Offer You:

• Varied, responsible, and challenging tasks
• Cooperation in a motivated team
• Excellent earning opportunities according to the Caterpillar compensation system
• 30 days of vacation
• Company pension plan
• Bicycle leasing / job ticket

 

 

Base Minimum Pay:

128.062,00 €

 

Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

 

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

Juli 22, 2026 - August 30, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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