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

Caterpillar is seeking a Corporate Counsel in either Albertville, Alabama or Irving, Texas to provide legal advice and support focused on commercial activities for Caterpillar’s Rail team through its wholly owned subsidiary, Progress Rail.  Corporate Counsel for Rail will work directly as a partner with internal business clients to shape, strategize, draft, review and negotiate innovative and sophisticated commercial agreements, which are implemented to help achieve the clients’ business goals and objectives covering the Rail team’s global footprint. The successful applicant will serve as a trusted advisor to the internal business teams. This position is an exciting opportunity for a commercial attorney that seeks a challenging, rewarding, and fast-paced environment with an organization with consistent financial performance and historical significance. Caterpillar and Progress Rail offer solutions that help our customers build a better, more sustainable world!

This role works directly with Caterpillar and Progress Rail teams globally, as well as other legal professionals, and reports to an Assistant General Counsel for Rail sitting in Mannheim, Germany. 

What You Will Do:

Provide legal counsel and transactional support on a wide range of agreements and issues for the Rail business unit globally, including transactions involving cross-border commercial direct sales and supply chain activities.Provide general advice and counsel regarding risk mitigation and issue spotting, for a wide range of legal issues including dispute resolution, compliance risks, general business strategy and other commercial matters.Work closely with Rail business unit leadership and staff, as well as relevant subject matter experts.Collaborate with members of the enterprise legal team and regional legal teams to ensure the provision of responsive and high-quality legal support globally. 

What You Have:

Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situationsDecision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; Willing to take initiative, bear risks, make decisions and take responsibilities to resolve problems and improve business results Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; Ability to collaborate vertically and horizontally, across levels and various business functions, and with external parties Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocationProblem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situationsResource Management: Knowledge of the resources required to achieve business objectives; ability to plan, mobilize and distribute resources to fulfill business objectives and plansLegal Analysis: Knowledge of methods and tools used in legal analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and factual informationLegal 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. or equivalent law degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentialsActive Bar admission in any U.S. state or the ability to practice as in-house counsel in your work locationMust have considerable law firm and/or in-house experience in commercial transactions, and the ideal candidate will have experience with complex cross-border transactions

Additional Info:

The primary locations for this role are Albertville, Alabama (Progress Rail corporate office) or Irving, TexasDomestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualifySponsorship is not available5-10% 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:

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Summary Pay Range:

$136,320.00 - $204,480.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

August 5, 2025 - August 19, 2025

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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