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| Company: | Caterpillar, NC | ||
| Job Title: | Assistant General Counsel Lead Counsel– Construction Products $227,760 – $341,640 (Apply 3. 19.2026) |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Construction [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 84781 | ||
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| The Lead Counsel will partner with leadership and staff while collaborating with functional and regional legal teams to provide responsive, high-quality legal support on a global scale. This role delivers or coordinates legal guidance across a broad range of business activities, offering management, leadership, and legal expertise on significant issues. The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel for Construction Industries. Assistant General Counsel – Building Construction Products (Lead Counsel) R0000357016 Location: Cary, NC Job Type: Full time What You Will Do: The lead counsel may handle or coordinate management of legal matters supporting business activities such as distribution, product design, market research, supply procurement, marketing & sales, e-Commerce, general commercial matters, compliance, indirect purchasing, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, logistics, real estate, antitrust, franchising, warranties, litigation, product regulatory, labor & employment and benefits, environmental, health and safety, trade, customs, export controls, and intellectual property The attorney in this position will be accountable to assess legal risk and identify and contribute to resolution of technical legal issues with a broad band of risk exposure with guidance from management. They will be called upon to carefully evaluate unique legal risks and issues and make recommendations to staff and leadership on the best course of action, calling on past examples and inputs from all areas of legal services as required. The position may also be responsible for contributing to analysis and recommendations for the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel The role is also accountable for day-to-day strategic and tactical legal issues. The position will need to lead business peers through influence and lead small teams focused on specific elements of overall legal strategy or process improvement This role will include budget, management, and personnel responsibilities (e.g., working with paralegals and other staff). The position also requires demonstrated commitment to advancing Caterpillar and LSPP initiatives 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 situations 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 Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner Business Acumen: Knowledge of the Enterprise strategy and willingness to work at all levels of the BCP organization to support business results Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives Legal 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. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials Eligible to practice as in-house counsel in North Carolina Must have considerable experience providing counsel for a global business and solid knowledge of Caterpillar's worldwide operations, policies, objectives, and history; 12+ years of progressively responsible job-related experience is typically required Must have relevant experience in management gained through previous senior level staff or supervisory assignments within Law, Security and Public Policy Top Candidates Will Also Have: Proven customer relationship and interpersonal skills Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and communications skills The ability to counsel, and influence senior executives in Construction Industries and LSPP Additional Info: The primary location for this position is Cary, NC International and Domestic travel up to 10% Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify Sponsorship is NOT available This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillar’s long-term incentive plan. Summary Pay Range: $227,760.00 - $341,640.00 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 Assistant General Counsel – Building Construction Products (Lead Counsel) $227,760 – $341,640 Caterpillar 84781 |
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| Company: | Caterpillar | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | $227,760 – $341,640 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Cary, NC USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 27511 | ||
| Post Date: | 03/17/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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