Senior M&A Counsel for Strategy & Growth

Caterpillar; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 177,720 - 266,590; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar in Irving, TX is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel M&A to support the Strategic Investments Group and Venture Capital funding initiatives. You will lead due diligence, draft and negotiate definitive agreements, and advise on deal structures throughout the M&A process.

The role requires a J.D., active U.S. bar admission, and significant experience in contract drafting for M&A transactions, including lead attorney experience. Domestic relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active Bar admission in any U.S. state.
• Significant legal experience in contract drafting and negotiations on M&A transactions, ideally as lead attorney.
• Contract drafting and negotiations on Venture Capital transactions also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review/negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements with potential targets.
• Lead due diligence review of a potential target with SMEs for M&A/venture capital transactions.
• Prepare materials for executive review regarding deal structure and risks.
• Draft/negotiate definitive agreements such as asset purchase/stock purchase/joint venture/venture capital funding agreements.
• Draft and negotiate ancillary agreements such as leases, employment agreements, supply agreements.
• Support business unit attorney on integration related legal issues in a transaction.
• Lead/participate/manage process improvement initiatives.
• Provide training to transaction managers/subject matter experts.

Skills

Decision making

Effective communications

Managing multiple priorities

Problem solving

Education

J.D.

Bar admission (US)

Job description

Caterpillar in Irving, TX is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel M&A to support the Strategic Investments Group and Venture Capital funding initiatives. You will lead due diligence, draft and negotiate definitive agreements, and advise on deal structures throughout the M&A process.

The role requires a J.D., active U.S. bar admission, and significant experience in contract drafting for M&A transactions, including lead attorney experience. Domestic relocation assistance is available.