Senior Corporate Counsel M&A

About the Role

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 Information

• Primary location: global headquarters in Irving, TX
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• 5-10% travel is expected

Pay

$177,720.00 - $266,590.00

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