Senior Corporate Counsel

Caterpillar; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer based in the UK is looking for a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across Eastern Europe, managing regulatory compliance and engaging with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a law degree, experience as in-house counsel, and proficiency in English and Russian. The role includes a competitive salary and numerous benefits including a performance bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

20% performance bonus (Paid quarterly)

Green Car Scheme

Share Scheme

Non-contributory Pension Scheme 10%

Private Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Scheme

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Bring strong post-qualification experience as in-house counsel or in a law firm.
• Ability to work proficiently in English and have full professional proficiency in Russian.
• An active legal license or official qualification/admission to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel for Caterpillar Financial operations in Eastern Europe.
• Advise on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting business functions.

Skills

Risk Management

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Problem Solving

Resource Management

Legal Analysis

Legal Function

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

Career Area : Legal and Compliance

Job Description :

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company teams and people. This is why we are committed to hiring and building diverse teams representative of the customers we serve globally. When you join our team you can apply your unique life and job experiences and work in an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated and your whole self matters.

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The Role

• The Corporate Counsel will provide strategic legal guidance and support to Caterpillar’s Financial Product Division across Eastern Europe, the Baltic States, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, addressing a broad range of legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. The role also includes monitoring regulatory compliance across the Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) region, working closely with the Regional Compliance Manager and Compliance Consultants to ensure alignment with evolving legal standards and business practices.

Role Responsibilities

Regional Legal Support: Provide legal counsel for Caterpillar Financial operations in Eastern Europe, Ukraine and Kazakhstan with additional support for regulatory compliance across the EAME region.

Legal Advisory & Documentation: Advise on corporate, commercial, transactional, litigation and regulatory matters; draft, review and revise legal documents with accuracy and clarity.

Compliance & Risk Management: Monitor legal and regulatory developments, assess impact on business functions and consult with management on moderate-risk issues requiring confidentiality.

Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the company in negotiations with external parties, including government agencies, suppliers, dealers and customers.

Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with internal teams, senior attorneys, and compliance personnel to ensure consistent legal support and alignment across business units.

Strategic Legal Partnering: Act as a legal resource to senior management offering insights and recommendations that support broader functional and operational goals.

Core Skill Required

• 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; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• 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.
• 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.

Additional Required Skills

Educational Background

A degree in law (minimum of a bachelor’s or equivalent).

Professional Experience

Bring strong post-qualification experience as in‑house counsel or in a law firm.

Industry‑Specific Legal Expertise

Experience providing legal support to a credit institution, bank, financial institution or leasing company (preferred but not mandatory).

Language & Communication Skills

Ability to work proficiently in English and bring full professional proficiency in Russian.

Strong interpersonal skills, personal accountability and a commitment to confidentiality.

Legal Certification

An active legal license or official qualification/admission to practice law as in‑house counsel as required in the relevant jurisdiction.

Top Candidates Will Have

• Proven agility in a fast‑paced environment; ability to manage a varied and dynamic workload across multiple jurisdictions and legal disciplines with precision and composure.
• Exceptional communication skills; confident and clear communicator capable of engaging effectively with cross‑functional teams, senior stakeholders and external partners across diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Collaborative mindset; a true team player who thrives in a supportive environment, contributes to shared goals and fosters trust and transparency within the legal and business teams.
• Cultural intelligence & regional insight; demonstrated understanding of Eastern European legal landscapes and cultural nuances with the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks confidently.
• Integrity & accountability; high personal integrity, sound judgment and a commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice in all aspects of legal work.

What Will Caterpillar Do For You

Job Title: Senior Corporate Counsel

Salary: 74052.00 - 96267.00 (Dependent on experience)

Contract: Full time

Hours: In office Monday - Friday full time 37.5 hours.

Benefits: 24 days annual leave

20% performance bonus (Paid quarterly)

Green Car Scheme

Share Scheme

Non‑contributory Pension Scheme 10%

Private Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Scheme

Life Insurance

Travel: 15%

Job reference: R

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