Senior Paralegal

Caterpillar Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL, is seeking a Legal and Compliance professional to support NDA administration, matter management, and knowledge-resource stewardship. You will coordinate with cross-functional partners and help manage confidential information and non-routine requests.

This role emphasizes precision, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while ensuring end-to-end workflow across the legal function.

Qualifications

• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Knowledge of confidentiality practices and policies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Familiarity with document management processes.
• Knowledge of legal analysis methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• NDA process administration and escalation management.
• Legal matter management, documentation, and records administration.
• Template, playbook, and knowledge-resource stewardship.
• Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder support.
• Departed employee, confidentiality, and enforcement support.
• Resolution of process exceptions, ownership gaps, and non-routine requests.
• End-to-end workflow and matter coordination.

Skills

Accuracy & attention to detail

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Managing multiple priorities

Document management

Legal analysis

Job description

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.

Career Area

Legal and Compliance

Job Description

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.

It's More Than a Job, It's a Career

What You Will Do

• NDA process administration and escalation management.
• Legal matter management, documentation, and records administration.
• Template, playbook, and knowledge-resource stewardship.
• Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder support.
• Departed employee, confidentiality, and enforcement support.
• Resolution of process exceptions, ownership gaps, and non-routine requests.
• End-to-end workflow and matter coordination.

What You Have

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
• Confidentiality: Knowledge of practices and policies governing disclosure of information about the organization, its business activities, and employees; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations
• 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
• Document Management: Knowledge of document management; ability to categorize, integrate, update, document and distribute business information in a secure, effective way
• 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

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Experience with commercial agreements and/or procurement preferred

Additional Info

• The primary location for this position is Peoria, Illinois.
• Domestic relocation assistance is not available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 5%

Summary Pay Range

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

October 19, 2026 - November 2, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.