Senior Corporate Counsel - Compliance

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in construction and mining is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel - Compliance in Peterborough. This role involves monitoring regulatory developments, providing legal advice, and supporting compliance initiatives across Europe. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with significant experience in EU compliance and trade compliance, ready to work in an office setting. Competitive salary and substantial benefits await the successful applicant.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 31% Bonus

Car Allowance – £675pcm

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Private Healthcare

Optional flexible benefits including family health care plans

Responsibilities

• Monitor the external regulatory environment across Europe.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice on compliance matters.
• Advise on interactions with government authorities.
• Support Caterpillar’s global compliance program initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external counsel.
• Manage travel and external counsel budgets.

Skills

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified lawyer with unrestricted right to practice law in-house

Demonstrated experience advising on compliance matters in the EU

Demonstrated experience advising on trade compliance matters

Deep understanding of the EU legal system

Advanced English

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 - Compliance

Salary: From £90,671 (depending on experience)

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave,

• Up to 31% Bonus

• Car Allowance – £675pcm

• 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.

• Employee Private Healthcare

• Optional flexible benefits including access to family health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

The Opportunity

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced compliance lawyer to join its Global Compliance Legal Team, which is part of Caterpillar’s global in-house legal division. The successful candidate will have the exciting opportunity to lead legal support on a broad range of compliance matters across Europe. The role offers a unique opportunity to become a trusted adviser and compliance leader to all of Caterpillar’s businesses that operate in, or supply products or services to, Europe.

The successful candidate will be expected to be a compliance thought leader who partners with business teams, legal professionals and other stakeholders to deliver proactive and innovative legal support. A proven track record of working with limited supervision on complex EU compliance matters, and providing practical and commercially focused advice, is essential.

The successful candidate will be part of a small global team and will report to a manager located outside Europe.

What You Will Do:

• Monitor the external regulatory environment across Europe and proactively advise on the impact of regulatory developments.

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on compliance matters.

• Advise on interactions with government authorities.

• Support Caterpillar’s global compliance program initiatives. For example, by delivering compliance training and supporting the development of new policies, processes, procedures and programs.

• Manage relationships with, and work of, external counsel.

• Manage travel and external counsel budgets.

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: 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.

Education and Experience Required:

• Qualified lawyer with unrestricted right to practice law in-house in the designated work location.

• Demonstrated experience advising on compliance matters in the EU.

• Demonstrated experience advising on trade compliance matters.

• Deep understanding of the EU legal system.

• Advanced English.

Additional Info:

• This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

• International travel may be required from time to time.

What We Offer

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For the past 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #LI

Posting Dates:

July 30, 2025 - August 10, 2025

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

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