Corporate Counsel

Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar seeks Corporate Counsel for Oil & Gas and Marine Division addressing complex legal issues. Collaborating within a world-class legal team to shape sustainable communities.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $139,050 - $208,570 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, revise, negotiate, and provide counsel to the business on commercial contracts
Advise management on legal issues arising from Caterpillar's relationship with third parties, including specific commercial, disputes, regulatory, compliance, investigation, and other issues that may arise from time to time
Work with other subject matter experts in Caterpillar
Provide counselling on legal matters and related risks and opportunities based on an accurate interpretation of the law as it applies to various situations
Have and/or develop a deep understanding of the business, to consult with management on matters involving significant risk to the enterprise and requiring a high degree of confidentiality
Work independently but with support and collaboration of other attorneys and senior leadership within the Law, Security & Public Policy Division
Participate in day-to day tactical legal practice, identifying and resolving issues in a variety of practice areas
Coordinate with outside counsel in the region to obtain local advice

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Active Bar admission in any U.S. state
Considerable experience in the practice of commercial and contract law, corporate law, and/or compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial contractscontract lawcorporate lawcompliancelegal counselrisk assessmentdispute resolutionregulatory issueslegal interpretationtactical legal practice

Soft Skills

independent workcollaborationconfidentialityconsultationadvisory skillscommunicationnegotiationproblem-solvingcritical thinkinginterpersonal skills

Certifications

J.D.Active Bar admission