Assistant General Counsel – Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions Division (Lead Counsel)

Caterpillar•Irving, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to serve as the Lead Counsel for its Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) division. This role will collaborate with IDES leadership and relevant legal teams to provide advice on energy, electrification, and global technology strategy. The Lead Counsel will support a wide range of business activities, including the deployment of innovative energy technology, battery and alternative fuel solutions, and charging infrastructure globally. The position involves providing management, leadership, and legal expertise on significant legal issues, analyzing situations, and advising the business to enable strategy execution. The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel for Power & Energy.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Eligible to practice as in-house counsel in Texas
Considerable experience providing counsel for a global business
Solid knowledge of Caterpillar's worldwide operations, policies, objectives, and history
12+ years of progressively responsible job-related experience
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
Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
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
Knowledge of the Enterprise strategy and willingness to work at all levels of the IDES and Caterpillar organization to support business results
Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives
Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting, advice and assistance
Knowledge of partnership development, stakeholder alignment, and collaborative business models; ability to advise on strategic relationships that support corporate growth initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, venture investments, joint ventures, and other transformational business opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electric and alternative fuel systems, energy storage, and energy as a service transactions
Knowledge of energy regulations
Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and venture investment transactions
Proven customer relationship and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and communications skills
The ability to counsel, and influence senior executives

Responsibilities

Oversees a broad portfolio of complex legal matters across the IDES business, including transactions, strategic alliances, compliance, litigation, labor and employment, intellectual property, venture capital, and other critical areas relevant to innovative energy technology and drivetrains, ensuring effective risk management and business enablement.
Drives execution of complex legal priorities across the Division, providing leadership through influence and collaboration with business, legal, and functional stakeholders worldwide.
Leads cross-functional and project-based teams focused on key legal initiatives, operational excellence, and process improvements to deliver high-quality, scalable legal support.
Serves as a trusted advisor to senior business and legal leadership, assessing legal risk, navigating highly complex and ambiguous issues, and providing strategic counsel and recommendations to the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel on high-impact matters.
Shapes and advances the legal strategy for the Division, influencing decision-making and aligning legal priorities with business objectives.
Drives strategic initiatives, builds organizational capability, and advances transformation in the delivery of legal services.