Assistant General Counsel Trademarks

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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.

Its More Than a Job Its a Career

Caterpillar is seeking an Assistant General Counsel Trademarks to provide strategic leadership for Caterpillars global trademark portfolio protecting and advancing one of the worlds most valuable brands. This role reports to the Head of Trademarks and partners closely with senior business and legal leaders to manage risk support growth and ensure strong trademark assets and protection across global markets in a highvolume dynamic environment

What You Will Do:

• Provide leadership on global trademark strategy including prosecution enforcement portfolio optimization and risk management across U.S. and international jurisdictions.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders (VP and above) counseling on complex trademark brand and strategic business issues.

• Oversee a highvolume trademark portfolio (300-500 active matters annually) including trademark acquisition advice clearance prosecution maintenance and enforcement actions (counterfeit seizures and coordination with local law enforcement will be required).

• Management of outside counsel globally including budget oversight performance management and vendor strategy.

• Support and develop a globally distributed team including paralegals and support staff fostering growth accountability and operational excellence.

• Support subsidiary and product branding initiatives including trademarks related to technology AI digital tools icons and media assets.

• Partner crossfunctionally to ensure compliance in dynamic geopolitical and sanctionsimpacted environments.

• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization technology adoption and effective use of AI tools

What You Have:

• Deep expertise in U.S. and international trademark law including prosecution enforcement and portfolio management strategies.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to align legal strategies to Caterpillars longterm growth and brand objectives.

• Vision and understanding of complex cross discipline international IP options to support business objectives.

• Proven experience managing outside counsel and vendors including budget management and highvolume legal workflows.

• Excellent executivelevel communication skills with the ability to deliver clear concise guidance and risk advice.

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams across geographies and cultures and excellent teamwork/ networking skills

• Understanding of the broader global legal landscape to issue spot and support compliance risk management

• The ability to prioritize execute and make appropriate decisions under pressure

Degree and Experience Required:

• J.D. required

• Licensed to practice law in Texas or Illinois or licensed in another U.S. state and able to become licensed in Texas or Illinois

• 10 years of progressively responsible job-related experience

Top Candidate Will Also Have:

• Inhouse legal experience strongly preferred.

• Experience supporting global brands in regulated multinational environments.

• Comfort operating in highvisibility fastpaced and highdecisionvolume role

Additional Details:

• This position can be located in Irving TX or Peoria IL

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify

• International and Domestic travel up to 10%

• Sponsorship is NOT available

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical dental vision RX and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.

• All qualified individuals - Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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.

Final details:

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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

Posting Dates:

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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