Career Area:

Legal and Compliance

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.

This is Caterpillar

This position in the Corporate and Commercial Legal Team will have the opportunity to lead a team of paralegals to support attorneys and manage key processes in addition to a paralegal workload. This position works under the general supervision of an Assistant General Counsel to support the efforts of the division.

What You Will Do:

The incumbent is expected to have extensive knowledge of the core subject area of which they will supervise (i.e. corporate and commercial). In addition to a commercial paralegal workload, reporting directly to this position is a team of paralegals. This position serves as a leader among paralegals more broadly within the Caterpillar Paralegal Team.

In addition to the substantive job duties held by the Paralegal Manager, additional supervisory responsibilities will include:

• Supervision of three to seven paralegals in a specific subject matter area
• Implementation, management and continuous improvement of key legal/business processes. Works with Department management and internal and external contacts to ensure the proper workings of its administrative functions
• The position is responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of subordinates (training, development, mentoring, coaching, hiring, onboarding, etc.)
• Monitoring levels of administrative support for paralegals and reviews paralegal utilization to ensure they receive salary grade appropriate work assignments
• Acting as a resource for all paralegals who wish to discuss issues relating to their career path, promotion, performance, training, or other work-related concerns. This role will also participate in the succession planning process for LSPP paralegals
• Defining business goals and objectives and developing metrics that will measure the degree to which goals and objectives are being met
• Acting as an advisor or consultant to senior management regarding legal business processes and related systems
• May also assist with and/or manage budget

What You Have:

• Conflict Management: Knowledge of managing conflicts; ability to anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level
• 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, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation
• Professionalism and Discretion: Demonstrated ability to consistently exhibit professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive legal matters and confidential information (including personnel and HR issues). Proven track record of maintaining high ethical standards and fostering trust within legal and business environments
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations
• Delegation: Knowledge of the need to delegate tasks to others effectively; ability to motivate associates to take over tasks and responsibilities to accomplish results for which the manager maintains ultimate accountability
• Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams
• Document Management: Knowledge of document management; ability to categorize, integrate, update, document and distribute business information in a secure, effective way
• Legal Analysis: Knowledge of methods and tools used in legal analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and factual information
  

Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 5%

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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Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

October 8, 2025 - October 19, 2025

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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