Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Corporate Counsel - Finance & Treasury

Caterpillar, Inc$177K — $266K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
  • Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, eligible to practice in Illinois or Texas.
  • Demonstrated experience in debt and equity financing transactions and treasury activities.
  • Proven ability to provide practical legal guidance to senior leaders and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary legal advisor to Treasury and finance teams on global financing and liquidity.
  • Lead legal support for corporate treasury operations and credit facilities.
  • Advise on securities laws related to share repurchase programs and insider trading.
  • Support financing and capital markets transactions across various programs.
  • Provide legal guidance for derivatives and hedging transactions, including regulatory disclosures.
  • Manage legal aspects of treasury-related projects and global funding structures.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver effective legal solutions.

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)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Development
  • Incentive bonus
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Legal and Compliance

Job Description:

Caterpillar Inc. is looking to hire a Senior Corporate Counsel - Finance & Treasury. The Senior Corporate Counsel - Finance & Treasury provides legal counsel and strategic guidance to Caterpillar's Treasury and Finance teams on financing, capital markets, banking, and risk management activities. This role partners closely with business leaders to support global treasury operations while helping manage legal and regulatory risk

What You Will Do:
  • Serve as the primary legal advisor to Treasury and related finance teams on global financing, liquidity, banking, risk management, and capital markets activities.
  • Lead legal support for corporate treasury operations, including revolving credit facilities, commercial paper programs, bank onboarding, cash management, letters of credit, parent guarantees, and other credit support arrangements.
  • Advise on share repurchase programs, including accelerated share repurchases and Rule 10b-18 programs, Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, and related securities law, disclosure, and insider trading considerations.
  • Advise on financing, structured finance and capital markets transactions, including receivables purchase programs, securitizations, note purchase arrangements and inventory financing programs, and other capital markets initiatives across Caterpillar and Caterpillar Financial Services.
  • Provide legal support for derivatives and hedging transactions, including ISDA documentation, regulatory disclosures, and onboarding of new banking counterparties.
  • Support domestic and international subsidiary financing activities, including external loan facilities, intercompany financing arrangements, and related corporate governance and documentation requirements.
  • Manage legal aspects of treasury-related projects involving global funding structures, digital payment initiatives, customer financing platforms, and cross-border operational activities.
  • Develop and deliver training and guidance on insider trading, disclosure controls, treasury-related legal risks, and compliance obligations.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting treasury operations, capital markets transactions, banking relationships, derivatives activities, and public company reporting requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with Treasury, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Caterpillar Financial Services, and Law, Security & Public Policy colleagues to deliver effective and practical legal solutions.
  • Manage relationships with outside counsel and external advisors supporting treasury, finance, and capital markets matters


What You Have:
  • Business Partnership & Influence: Ability to build trusted relationships and effectively advise senior leaders on complex legal, financial, and strategic matters.
  • Judgment & Decision Making: Ability to assess legal and business risk, navigate ambiguity, and provide practical recommendations that support enterprise objectives.
  • Legal Analysis: Deep knowledge of corporate finance and related regulatory requirements, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business guidance.
  • Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to effectively manage a diverse portfolio of high-impact matters in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and review sophisticated disclosure documents and executive-level communications.
  • Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across functions, cultures, and geographies while fostering strong partnerships throughout the enterprise


Degree and Experience Requirements
  • J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
  • Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar and ability to practice as in-house counsel in Illinois or Texas.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting debt and equity financing transactions, treasury activities, and related corporate finance matters.
  • Proven ability to provide practical legal advice and counsel to senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.


Top Candidates Will Also Have
  • Experience supporting a NYSE-listed multinational public company.
  • Experience supporting Treasury functions, including global funding activities, derivatives, commercial paper programs, credit facilities, and other financing transactions.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and strategic business objectives.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
  • A collaborative, practical, and solutions-oriented approach coupled with strong executive presence.


Additional Details:
  • The location for this position is Irving, TX
  • This position is an on-site role and will be performed from the office five days per week
  • Sponsorship is not available


Final details:

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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:
August 7, 2026 - August 31, 2026

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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