Hiring: Senior Corporate Counsel, Compliance - Customs Company: Caterpillar Inc. Location: Irving, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:34:16 Employment Type: Part-time About the job Required Skills: •Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. •Partner with the business on day-to-day and strategic customs and trade compliance matters, including import/export procedures, tariff classification, customs valuation, duty suspension administration, free trade agreements, rules of origin, customs compliance process development, and other trade-related compliance requirements •Translate complex regulatory developments into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders •Shape and strengthen compliance programs by assisting with the design and improvement of policies, procedures, and controls that work in practice—not just on paper •Support strategic initiatives that intersect with global trade, supply chain, and Caterpillar’s growth objectives •Collaborate cross-functionally with trade, logistics, tax, and commercial teams to solve problems and enable the business •Work globally with legal colleagues around the world to deliver coordinated, high-quality legal support •Have direct access to business leaders and decision-making processes—you will not be sitting on the sidelines Qualifications: •Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations •Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; Willing to take initiative, bear risks, make decisions, and take responsibilities to resolve problems and improve business results •Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; Ability to collaborate vertically and horizontally, across levels and various business functions, and with external parties •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 •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 •Resource Management: Knowledge of the resources required to achieve business objectives; ability to plan, mobilize, and distribute resources to fulfill business objectives and plans •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 •Legal Function: Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting, advice, and assistance •J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials •Active Bar admission in any U.S. state or the ability to practice as in-house counsel in your work location Compensation: •$177,720 - $266,590 / year •Medical, dental, and vision benefits* Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!