Senior Corporate Counsel M&A

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

4d•$177,720 - $266,590•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides legal support for Caterpillar’s Strategic Investments Group (for M&A transactions) and Caterpillar’s Strategy and Business Development Group (for Caterpillar’s Venture Capital funding initiatives). The attorney will be part of a group of attorneys who provide legal support during every aspect of the M&A process and Venture Capital funding process.

Requirements

Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Active Bar admission in any U.S. state
Must have significant legal experience in contract drafting and negotiations on M&A transactions ideally as the lead attorney

Nice To Haves

Contract drafting and negotiations on Venture Capital transactions also preferred

Responsibilities

Review/negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements with potential targets
Lead due diligence review of a potential target, which includes working closely with several subject matter experts designated for M&A/venture capital transactions
Prepare materials for executive review regarding deal structure and risks
Draft/negotiate definitive agreements such as asset purchase/stock purchase agreement/joint venture agreements/venture capital funding agreements
Work alongside the business unit attorney in drafting and negotiating ancillary agreements such as leases, employment agreements, supply agreements, etc.
Support business unit attorney on integration related legal issues involved in a transaction
Lead/participate/manage process improvement initiatives
Provide training to transaction managers/subject matter experts necessary to support Caterpillar’s M&A process
Maintain positive relationships with the senior management of the organizations supported