Senior Corporate Counsel

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise management on legal matters, related risks, and practical mitigation options.

• Support complex commercial transactions, strategic initiatives, corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret contracts and other legal documents.

• Research and analyze complex legal issues in support of business objectives.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, regional colleagues, and external counsel on significant matters.

• Lead and develop a small team of in-house lawyers, including providing guidance, prioritization, and oversight on key legal matters.

Skills Required:

Trusted legal advisor

strong business judgment and practical, risk-based advice.

Risk manager and problem solver

ability to identify issues, assess exposure, and recommend workable solutions.

Clear communicator

able to translate complex legal issues for senior leaders and business teams

Commercially minded partner

balances legal requirements with business objectives and execution needs.

Independent priority manager

handles complex matters and competing demands with sound judgment.

Qualifications Required:

• Qualified Bengoshi licensed to practice law in Japan.

• Significant corporate, commercial, or regulatory legal experience, preferably in a multinational environment or leading law firm.

• Strong legal analysis, contract drafting, negotiation, and judgment.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Professional fluency in Japanese and English.

Why Join Us

Work on complex, high-impact legal matters for global business.

Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams in Japan and the Asia Pacific region.

Join a collaborative global legal function with opportunities for professional growth.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 16, 2026 - July 30, 2026

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

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