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Career Area : Legal and Compliance

Job Description :

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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 Caterpillars IT Division (Caterpillar IT).

This Lead Counsel will work with teams driving business success for Caterpillar by delivering and scaling the IT solutions including Artificial Intelligence (AI) our internal clients depend on for success. We keep CaterpillarConnected Secure Data-Driven and TechForward enabling smarter decisions stronger partnerships andbold outcomes. Were strategic partners problem-solvers and value creators delivering business-relevanttechnology that starts with insight and ends with impact.

This role will collaborate with partners across the enterprise and with Caterpillars team of legal subject matter experts providing management leadership and legal 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 purchasing mergers & acquisitions litigation 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 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 Have :

Degree and Experience Requirements :

Top Candidates Will Also Have :

Additional Info :

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years weve 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 Caterpillars long-term incentive plan.

Summary Pay Range :

$196800.00 - $295080.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at 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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Key Skills

General Counsel,Legal Case Management,Legal Drafting,Litigation,Intellectual Property Law,Legal Counsel,Legal Research,Securities Law,Employment & Labor Law,Real Estate Law,negotiation,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 196800 - 295080