Senior Corporate Paralegal

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Job Description:

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.

Position Summary

This Senior Corporate Paralegal position provides corporate governance support for numerous subsidiaries and affiliates of Solar Turbines located in the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.  The role requires exceptional organizational skills and clear communication skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail. The successful candidate will interact regularly with corporate counsel, corporate executives, and outside counsel, and must be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. Prior legal experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with corporate attorneys to support corporate governance and compliance activities.
• Manage legal entity governance by coordinating with outside counsel, researching compliance-related issues, tracking legal and corporate filings and reporting obligations, preparing or reviewing prepared meeting materials, and organizing board and shareholder meetings in accordance with applicable local legal requirements.
• Manage confidential legal information; support departmental initiatives and legal operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree, bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leaders, executives, attorneys, or other professionals in a highly confidential environment.
• Strong organizational, administrative, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• Executive administrative, corporate governance, project management, or legal operations experience.
• Experience supporting multinational organizations or corporate functions.
• Experience with document management, records management, or governance platforms.
• Familiarity with corporate governance, compliance, or regulatory processes.

Key Competencies

• Organization, Prioritization & Efficiency
• Attention to Detail, Following up
• Communication & Stakeholder Partnership
• Decision Making & Problem Solving
• Research & Analysis
• Confidentiality & Professional Judgment
• Document Management

Summary Pay Range:

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:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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