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

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

8d•$227,760 - $341,640•Onsite

About The Position

Law, Security & Public Policy has an opening for the Assistant General Counsel – Lead Counsel of Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) division. This Lead Counsel will work with IDES leadership and staff and collaborate with relevant functional and regional legal teams to advise on cutting-edge legal issues shaping energy, electrification, and global technology strategy for the division. The Lead Counsel will deliver or coordinate the delivery of legal support for a broad range of issues and business activities, including the deployment of innovative energy technology, battery, and alternative fuel solutions, charging infrastructure and related services globally to help our customers solve their toughest challenges. The role provides management, leadership, and legal expertise on significant legal issues, conducting analysis and providing counsel to the business to enable execution of its strategy. The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel for Power & Energy.

Requirements

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.
J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Eligible to practice as in-house counsel in Texas
Must have considerable experience providing counsel for a global business and solid knowledge of Caterpillar's worldwide operations, policies, objectives, and history; 12+ years of progressively responsible job-related experience is typically required

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.