Senior Corporate Counsel – Labor and Employment

Caterpillar Inc.

Senior Corporate Counsel providing strategic legal advice on U.S. labor and employment matters.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeIrving • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $163,330 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in labor and employment law, including compliance with FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, and OFCCP, combined with strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

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J.D. DegreeLicensed To Practice LawLabor And Employment Law ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsBusiness Acumen

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Hard Skills

Labor Law ComplianceEmployment Law CounselLegal Risk AssessmentPolicy DevelopmentLegal Training

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationInfluencing SkillsProject ManagementProfessionalism

Industry Keywords

FMLAFLSAADAADEATitle VIIOFCCPNLRAHR Policy Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver legal counsel and support of Caterpillar’s U.S. business operations on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including issues involving the FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, OFCCP, NLRA and HR policy compliance
Establish and maintain relationships, credibility, and trust with human resources and business leadership, stakeholders, and legal colleagues across a global organization
Collaborate with colleagues to provide strategic employment and labor law counsel and drive successful outcomes in complex and highly sensitive matters
Handle inquiries, audits, investigations, and actions from government officials or agencies responsible for labor and employment regulation
Identify and assess legal risks and new developments and advise internal business partners and leadership on development and implementation of new laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Provide legal training based on risk assessment, strategic objectives, and legal developments

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Licensed to practice law in at least one state and ability to practice as in-house counsel in Texas or Illinois, as applicable
Minimum of 5 years of law firm and/or in-house experience in labor and employment matters
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with a commitment to integrity, professionalism, collegiality, and keeping stakeholders appropriately informed
Ability to deal with sensitive issues and to influence others inside and outside the legal department
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams within legal, HR and business units
Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively prioritize
Demonstrated business acumen, ability to learn Caterpillar’s business and experience developing and recommending practical and strategic approaches to legal challenges facing business clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

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