Corporate Counsel - Procurement

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Corporate Counsel – Procurement to join its in-house legal division on the Procurement Legal Support Team. This role is an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in a fast-paced in-house environment while partnering with experienced colleagues and senior business leaders across the enterprise. For the right candidate, it can be the first step in a rewarding long-term career at Caterpillar, offering meaningful business exposure, broad commercial experience, and room to grow within a world-class legal team. In this role, you will support commercial transactions and advise on Caterpillar’s relationships with strategic suppliers. You will work closely with business clients, including senior procurement and product group leaders, as well as colleagues across Law, Security & Public Policy. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing a high volume of commercial matters, setting priorities effectively, and adapting quickly to evolving business needs. Responsiveness and sound judgment are essential to success in this position.

Requirements

Knowledge of the processes, tools, and techniques used to assess and manage organizational risk, and the ability to apply that knowledge across diverse situations
Knowledge of decision-making processes and associated tools, with the ability to analyze situations accurately and exercise sound judgment
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate key legal risks to business clients, including senior leaders
Knowledge of effective self-management practices and the ability to balance concurrent objectives, projects, and activities while making strong prioritization decisions
Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for identifying, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process-related issues
Knowledge of the resources needed to achieve business objectives and the ability to plan, mobilize, and allocate those resources effectively
Knowledge of legal analysis methods and tools, with the ability to interpret legal and factual information and draw accurate conclusions
Knowledge of the legal function’s core responsibilities, accountabilities, and structure, with the ability to provide practical legal advice and support
J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Active Bar admission in any U.S. state and ability to become licensed where located
Experience drafting commercial agreements efficiently and independently

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, primarily focused on procurement relationships
Partner with internal clients to ensure agreements reflect business needs and protect Caterpillar
Advise business clients on legal and commercial risks in agreements
Collaborate with Caterpillar’s regional and substantive lawyers to align agreements with enterprise risk tolerances, board resolutions, policies, and procedures
Engage outside counsel on a limited, as-needed basis
Build strong relationships with internal clients and colleagues as a valued member of the Caterpillar Legal team