Associate General Counsel – Trade & Fair Competition

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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

Law Security & Public Policy (LSPP) has an opening for an Associate General Counsel Trade & Fair Competition. This selected candidate will be a member of the Chief Compliance Officers leadership team while leading a team that provides legal support on international trade and antitrust strategies and initiatives across the enterprise.

What You Will Do:

• Advise senior and executive management and provide clear guidance on global trade regulations fair competition and risk management topics promoting enterprise compliance.
• Manage a global legal team with a strategic approach to trade compliance and fair competition risks emerging technologies global supply chains and evolving geopolitical developments.
• Proactively monitor manage and mitigate risks through internal and external engagement with stakeholders and partners.
• Assist with development and implementation of legal strategies and goals in line with companys business objectives

What You Have:

• Knowledge of Organization: Knowledge of the organizations vision structure culture philosophy operating principles values and code of ethics; ability to understand the value of aligning capabilities with business goals to support optimal performance
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients vendors and peers
• Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance
• Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting embracing and achieving objectives
• Resource Management: Knowledge of the resources required to achieve business objectives; ability to plan mobilize and distribute resources to fulfill business objectives and plans
• Legal Analysis: Knowledge of methods and tools used in legal analysis; ability to read interpret and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and factual information
• Legal Function: Knowledge of the major responsibilities accountabilities and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting advice and assistance

Degree and Experience Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials and active bar admission in any U.S. state
• Demonstrated senior leadership support advocacy and acumen with strong intellectual curiosity
• Considerable experience providing counsel for a global business and solid knowledge of Caterpillars worldwide operations policies objectives and history; 12 years of progressively advancing job-related experience is typically required
• Experience in leadership gained through previous senior level or supervisory assignments

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Irving TX or Peoria IL
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 10%
• This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillars long-term incentive plan

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 over 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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