Senior Corporate Paralegal

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

11d

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Position Summary This Senior Corporate Paralegal position provides corporate governance support for numerous subsidiaries and affiliates of Solar Turbines located in the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. The role requires exceptional organizational skills and clear communication skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail. The successful candidate will interact regularly with corporate counsel, corporate executives, and outside counsel, and must be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. Prior legal experience is not required.

Requirements

Associate degree, bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting senior leaders, executives, attorneys, or other professionals in a highly confidential environment.
Strong organizational, administrative, project management, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate.
Executive administrative, corporate governance, project management, or legal operations experience.
Experience supporting multinational organizations or corporate functions.
Experience with document management, records management, or governance platforms.
Familiarity with corporate governance, compliance, or regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

Partner with corporate attorneys to support corporate governance and compliance activities.
Manage legal entity governance by coordinating with outside counsel, researching compliance-related issues, tracking legal and corporate filings and reporting obligations, preparing or reviewing prepared meeting materials, and organizing board and shareholder meetings in accordance with applicable local legal requirements.
Manage confidential legal information; support departmental initiatives and legal operations.