Senior Corporate Counsel, Compliance - Customs

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

10d•$177,720 - $266,590•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel, Compliance - Customs to provide legal advice and support on customs and trade compliance matters. This role offers a unique opportunity for a customs/trade attorney to step into a highly visible in-house position where their advice directly influences business outcomes. The individual will collaborate with business leaders, advise on strategy, and resolve complex challenges within global supply chains, as part of a high-performing legal team. The position focuses on customs compliance support for the US and Canada and reports to the Associate General Counsel for Trade and Fair Competition.

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; Willingness to take initiative, bear risks, make decisions, and take responsibilities to resolve problems and improve business results.
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; Ability to collaborate vertically and horizontally, across levels and various business functions, and with external parties.
Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Knowledge of the resources required to achieve business objectives; ability to plan, mobilize, and distribute resources to fulfill business objectives and plans.
Knowledge of methods and tools used in legal analysis; ability to read, interpret, and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and factual information.
Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting, advice, and assistance.
J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
Active Bar admission in any U.S. state or the ability to practice as in-house counsel in your work location.
Meaningful law firm and/or in-house experience in US customs regulations and practices.
Four years of progressively advancing job-related experience is typically required.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to global trade issues or cross-border transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with the business on day-to-day and strategic customs and trade compliance matters, including import/export procedures, tariff classification, customs valuation, duty suspension administration, free trade agreements, rules of origin, customs compliance process development, and other trade-related compliance requirements.
Translate complex regulatory developments into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders.
Shape and strengthen compliance programs by assisting with the design and improvement of policies, procedures, and controls.
Support strategic initiatives that intersect with global trade, supply chain, and Caterpillar’s growth objectives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with trade, logistics, tax, and commercial teams to solve problems and enable the business.
Work globally with legal colleagues around the world to deliver coordinated, high-quality legal support.