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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: Corporate Counsel – Environmental & Sustainability

Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

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Job Summary

Caterpillar is seeking an Environmental and Sustainability Corporate Counsel to join its Legal Team in Dallas, TX or Peoria, Illinois. The attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on environmental and sustainability matters across the company, domestic and international. This role works directly with Caterpillar’s Environmental and Sustainability teams globally, as well as other legal professionals and reports to the Assistant General Counsel – Regulatory Compliance and Sustainability. The successful applicant will serve as a trusted advisor to the business and regulatory teams at Caterpillar.

This position is an exciting opportunity for an environmental attorney that seeks a challenging and rewarding diverse environment with an organization with consistent financial performance and historical significance. Caterpillar offers solutions that help our customers build a better, more sustainable world!

What You Will Do:

• Provide legal counsel and advice to the company on environmental and sustainability compliance and regulatory legal matters.
• Advise Caterpillar’s Director of EHS as well as other EHS professionals and business unit attorneys on environmental matters and compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
• Provide environmental legal support for permitting, enforcement, and transactional matters, including M&A due diligence and environmental reviews of real estate transactions.
• Monitor new or changing laws and maintain knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
• Work with the Corporate Sustainability Team and business units to draft, review and negotiate environmental and sustainability aspects of legal agreements and supplier, dealer, and customer requests and to review communications and marketing materials.

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: Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including business professionals, outside counsel and regulators; ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams within legal and business units.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to work independently as well as in a team; able to manage multiple projects and prioritize.
• Legal Function: Significant experience working on environmental matters and counseling (e.g. air, water, waste, etc.), including experience with environmental regulatory and transactional due diligence.

Degree and Experience Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Active Bar admission in any U.S. state and ability to practice as in-house counsel in Illinois
• Must have considerable law firm and/or in-house experience in environmental and sustainability matters

Additional Info:

• Location: Peoria, Illinois or Irving, Texas
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• 5-10% travel is expected
• This posting will close at midnight on January 26, 2024

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final details:

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