Senior Corporate Counsel

Caterpillar; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel based in Peterborough, UK. This role involves managing patent portfolios, IP risk management, and providing legal support in IP matters. Candidates should have a background as a qualified patent attorney, relevant experience in IP law, and excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers a flexible work environment and requires daily presence in the office. A competitive salary and robust benefits package are included.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Up to 31% Bonus

Car Allowance Monthly

Equity Package

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including health and dental care

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience in IP risk management or enforcement.
• Must demonstrate experience with patent agreements and counselling.
• Occasional business travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent portfolio and invention harvesting.
• Handle IP risk management and conflict matters.
• Provide IP agreements counselling and support.
• Engage with international IP matters and clients.

Skills

Strong commercial judgement

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience in patent portfolio management

Education

Qualified patent attorney in the UK

Relevant background in mechanical/electrical/physics

Job description

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.

Job Title: Senior Corporate Counsel

Salary: £95,491 + Dependent upon experience

Location: Peterborough, UK

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 per year
• Up to 31% Bonus
• Car Allowance Monthly
• Equity Package
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Closing Date: 20th December 2025

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar is the World’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We have a long history of innovation and using leading edge technology to provide customer solutions. Whether we're researching ways to move more dirt with less fuel, providing solutions to propel trains and ships, developing advanced engine technologies, improving the way our machines communicate and share vital information, or exploring autonomous vehicle solutions, our strength is integrating customer feedback with ideas and actions to ensure our customers' success.

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Patent Attorney to become an integral part of Caterpillar’s European IP office to support and drive the IP function. This role will consist of working with engineers up through senior management at the various UK and European facilities to develop and implement IP strategies and be responsible for:

• Patent portfolio management, including invention harvesting and working with external counsel to have patent applications drafted and prosecuted;
• IP risk management, including management of conflict matters and post-grant procedures, such as EPO opposition proceedings;
• IP agreements counselling and support;
• Patent enforcement;
• General IP counselling

This work will include broad international exposure to IP matters pertaining to the European region and further afield and provide the opportunity to work closely with colleagues spread over the globe. The role will require a highly motivated individual that is looking for autonomy and flexibility, but also looking to be in the office to lead, mentor and engage an enthusiastic team and clients.

Candidates must have a relevant background (such as mechanical/electrical/physics) and be a qualified patent attorney, preferably in the UK and at the EPO. Whether your experience has been in-house or in private practice, you must demonstrate strong commercial judgement, excellent communication skills, and must also be prepared to undertake occasional business travel.

Please note all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and be available to be present daily in the Peterborough, UK office.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

Posting Dates:

December 15, 2025 - December 20, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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