Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Corporate Counsel M&A

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 Bar admission in any U.S. state
  • Significant legal experience in contract drafting and negotiations on M&A transactions
  • Experience as the lead attorney on M&A transactions
  • Contract drafting and negotiation experience on Venture Capital transactions preferred

Responsibilities

  • Review and negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements
  • Lead due diligence reviews of potential targets
  • Prepare executive materials on deal structure and risks
  • Draft and negotiate definitive agreements for transactions
  • Work with business unit attorneys on ancillary agreements
  • Support legal issues in transaction integration
  • Lead process improvement initiatives
  • Train transaction managers and subject matter experts

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer, etc.)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Career Development programs
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Legal and Compliance

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Corporate Counsel M&A to provide legal support for Caterpillar’s Strategic Investments Group (for M&A transactions) and Caterpillar’s Strategy and Business Development Group (for Caterpillar’s Venture Capital funding initiatives).  The attorney will be part of a group of attorneys who provide legal support during every aspect of the M&A process and Venture Capital funding process.

What You Will Do:

  • Review/negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements with potential targets

  • Lead due diligence review of a potential target, which includes working closely with several subject matter experts designated for M&A/venture capital transactions

  • Prepare materials for executive review regarding deal structure and risks

  • Draft/negotiate definitive agreements such as asset purchase/stock purchase agreement/joint venture agreements/venture capital funding agreements

  • Work alongside the business unit attorney in drafting and negotiating ancillary agreements such as leases, employment agreements, supply agreements, etc.

  • Support business unit attorney on integration related legal issues involved in a transaction

  • Lead/participate/manage process improvement initiatives

  • Provide training to transaction managers/subject matter experts necessary to support Caterpillar’s M&A process

  • Maintain positive relationships with the senior management of the organizations supported

  • Nature of Interactions:  Daily interaction with transaction managers and senior managers of business clients; Close collaboration with legal services colleagues across several teams (e.g., business unit attorneys, SMEs from regulatory, litigation and real estate);  Management of outside counsel

What You Have:

  • 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.

  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

  • Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

  • Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Degree and Experience Requirements:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials

  • Active Bar admission in any U.S. state

  • Must have significant legal experience in contract drafting and negotiations on M&A transactions ideally as the lead attorney

  • Contract drafting and negotiations on Venture Capital transactions also preferred

Additional Info:

  • The primary location for this position is at our global headquarters in Irving, TX

  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify

  • Sponsorship is not available

  • 5-10% travel is expected

Final details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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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:

July 24, 2026 - August 23, 2026

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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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