Senior Corporate Counsel M&A

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

This is Caterpillar

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide legal support for Caterpillars Strategic Investments Group (for M&A transactions) and Caterpillars Strategy and Business Development Group (for Caterpillars 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.

What You Will Do:

• 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 Caterpillars M&A process
• Maintain positive relationships with the senior management of the organizations supported
• Nature of Interactions: Daily interaction with transaction managers and senior managers of business clients; Close collaboration with legal services colleagues across several teams (e.g. business unit attorneys SMEs from regulatory litigation and real estate); Management of outside counsel

What You Have:

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: 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.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives projects or activities making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches tools techniques for recognizing anticipating and resolving problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Degree and Experience Requirements:

• 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
• Contract drafting and negotiations on Venture Capital transactions also preferred

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is at our global headquarters in Irving TX
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• 5-10% travel is expected

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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