Assistant General Counsel – Litigation

Caterpillar Inc.

Assistant General Counsel providing legal support for complex litigation and investigations at Caterpillar. Collaborating with outside counsel and internal teams on high exposure litigation matters.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeIrving • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $200,640 - $300,960 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex litigation, including eDiscovery and intellectual property matters, while providing legal counsel and maintaining strong relationships with outside counsel. Possesses superior research, writing, and analytical skills essential for effective case management and risk assessment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Litigation ExperienceComplex eDiscovery ManagementIn-House Litigation ExperienceJ.D. from Accredited Law SchoolMembership in State Bar

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Hard Skills

Litigation CounselingDrafting Legal DocumentsManaging eDiscovery WorkflowsDocument ReviewData PreservationPatent LitigationIntellectual Property LitigationCase ManagementLegal ResearchWriting Legal Briefs

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-Starter ApproachRelationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Illinois Rule 716 Qualification

Industry Keywords

LitigationEDiscoveryLegal HoldsInsurance CoverageCase ReservesMultidisciplinary TeamsOutside CounselBusiness Litigation RisksData-Intensive MattersComplex Litigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing day-to-day legal counseling on complex litigation and investigative matters
Drafting, reviewing and monitoring pleadings, briefs, discovery, subpoenas, investigative demands and related responses
Managing complex eDiscovery workflows, legal holds, data preservation, document review and production issues
Working with paralegals and witnesses to develop cases for trial
Counseling business clients on litigation risks
Working with insurers and Caterpillar Risk Management
Establishing insurance coverage and working with accounting teams on case reserves
Working with outside counsel and leading multidisciplinary teams
Maintaining excellent relationships with outside counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8-12 years of active litigation experience
Significant roles in litigated cases
Experience managing complex and high exposure litigation matters
Familiarity with complex eDiscovery and high-volume data issues
Self-starter approach to handling cases independently
Experience with patent and other intellectual property litigation
In-house litigation experience
J.D. from an accredited law school
Strong academic credentials
Membership in the State Bar of any U.S. State
Qualifications for admission as in-house counsel under Illinois Rule 716
Familiarity with complex eDiscovery issues
Solid work experience in complex, data-intensive matters
Superior research, writing and communication skills
Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work effectively with outside counsel.

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