Senior Corporate Counsel M&A

Caterpillar, Inc. • Irving, TX • 6h ago

Career Area:

Legal and Compliance

Job Description:

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.

This is Caterpillar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoB-d5nIa38)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Corporate Counsel M&A to provide 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.

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 Caterpillar's 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 world's 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, we've 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:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

Summary Pay Range:

$177,720.00 - $266,590.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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:

May 19, 2026 - June 1, 2026

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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

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