Corporate Counsel - Anti-Bribery & Compliance

Full-time - Mid Level

Peoria, IL

5,001-10,000 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

Caterpillar, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated compliance attorney to join its Compliance Legal Team. This role focuses on providing leadership and support for the company's anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance program, advising on compliance-related issues, and engaging with cross-functional teams to develop long-term compliance strategies. The position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a diverse, global organization committed to building a better world.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for all aspects of Caterpillar's anti-corruption program.
• Advise independently on a wide variety of compliance-related issues, primarily focused on anti-corruption/FCPA law.
• Help manage complex tactical legal issues and assess legal risk.
• Evaluate unique legal problems and make recommendations to higher leadership.
• Engage cross-functional teams to develop and implement long-term compliance strategies.
• Provide cross-functional support in other compliance areas.
• Review and advise business partners on pending and developing regulations.

Requirements

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 3+ years of relevant legal experience working on anti-corruption/FCPA and other compliance matters.
• Significant experience with anti-corruption/FCPA issues during this time.
• Experience developing practical approaches to legal challenges and providing legal advice.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with senior level managers and other lawyers.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior in-house experience.
• Experience working with complex supply chain and distribution structures.
• Flexibility and eagerness to work on a broad range of legal matters, including U.S. and global matters.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to professionalism and collegiality.
• Strong presentation skills with a calm, confident, practical, and solutions-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Annual incentive bonus plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development