Senior Corporate Counsel

vor 1 Monat

Genf, Schweiz Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation Vollzeit

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.

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join its Legal Team in Geneva, Switzerland.

The attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial and other legal matters in Switzerland and across the globe. This role is a part of Caterpillar’s legal team in Geneva and reports to the Associate General Counsel – Caterpillar Sarl. The successful applicant will serve as a trusted advisor to the business units and corporate functions teams at Caterpillar Sarl. This position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Swiss law attorney who seeks a challenging and rewarding diverse environment with a world-class company with consistent financial performance and historical significance.

What You Will Do:

  • Provide legal counsel to the company on Swiss and other EAME legal matters, including litigation matters;
  • Assist with implementation of legal strategies and goals in line with company's business objectives; researching complex legal issues and reviewing and drafting complex legal documents;
  • Work with Caterpillar business units to draft, review and negotiate legal agreements; supplier, dealer, and customer requests; and to review related communications;
  • Provide leadership, legal expertise, and counsel to Caterpillar business leaders at all levels;
  • Be accountable to assess legal risk; and identify and contribute to resolution of legal issues with a broad band of risk exposure;
  • Monitor new or changing Swiss and EU laws and maintain knowledge of relevant laws and regulations;
  • Provide support on legal entity management and compliance issues related to Caterpillar’s Swiss and other EAME legal entities.

What You Have:

  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
  • Effective Communications: Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including business professionals, outside counsel and regulators; ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams within legal and business units.
  • 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.
  • Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to work independently as well as in a team; able to manage multiple projects and prioritize.
  • Legal Function: Significant experience working on Swiss commercial legal matters and counseling; Knowledge and experience on French legal matters is a significant plus.

Degree and Experience Requirements:

  • Swiss law degree and/or French law degree;
  • Minimum 10 years of law firm and/or in-house experience on Swiss and/or French legal matters;
  • Rich experience in transactions, legal agreements, litigation, compliance, and regulatory legal matters;
  • A demonstrated record of interpreting and communicating the substance of complex law issues and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision;
  • Native level French language skills;
  • Fluent English language skills in speaking and writing, especially good legal writing skills.

A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position.

Posting Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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