Paralegal

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Job Description:

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Role Definition

Provide paralegal support in Caterpillar’s Law, Security, & Public Policy Division, with a primary focus supporting Caterpillar Financial Products Division in China. The paralegal will work under the direction of attorneys and, in some cases, act as a liaison between the attorneys and various business units.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Carries out legal tasks requiring initiative and independent judgment pursuant to requests by applicable client and/or attorney for whom the task is being performed.

2. Serves as a primary contact for assigned work supporting Financial Products Division financing business within China region.

3. Serves as lead coordinator for corporate governance practice for 3 business legal entities, utilizing knowledge and expertise to assist with corporate secretary and governance resolutions and recordkeeping duties and interface with corporate governance experts throughout the enterprise. Drafts and coordinates review of board and committee minutes, agendas and internal Caterpillar policies (e.g., compliance policies, cyber plans, risk plans, data privacy policies, fraud plans, etc.). Maintains governance playbook to support business operations.

4. Develops, supports, or participates in portfolio management strategies, litigation proceedings and metric reporting, including preparation towards arbitration petitions.

5. Responsible for legal records management, including the organization and maintenance of legal work product, advice, opinions, correspondence and other documents or records.

6. Conducts legal research to resolve transaction, corporate governance, or compliance related issues, including monitoring, analyzing, and communicating regulatory changes. Includes the analysis of statutes, regulations, cases and other sources for answers to multi-issue questions posed by an attorney and provides the results of the analysis either orally or by written communication.

7. Collaborates with regional teams of paralegals to ensure support for other Caterpillar businesses, as needed.

8. Manage outside counsel panel assessments and periodic compliance certifications.

9. Gathers information and performs analysis for document preparation, which can involve complex issues.

10. Administers and coordinate departmental training and projects, which may be required from time to time. Also participates in accomplishment of continuous improvement objectives. Participates in the identification of problem areas and development of resolutions to address them.

11. Understands the anti-harassment policy of the company and is responsible for its application in all aspects of employment.

Must Skills:

1.Ability to communicate (spoken and written) with intermediate English language proficiency is desired.

2. Advanced knowledge of corporate governance and procedures involving financial services business units.

3. Advanced ability to research legal issues supporting the business of financial services.

4. Advanced ability to draft letter, contracts, and other legal documents.

5. Demonstrated negotiation skills

6.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.

7.Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply problem-solving and decision-making skills.

8. Demonstrated knowledge of basic contract law.

9. Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

10. Demonstrated ability to locate and analyze facts to determine relevance.

11.Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Prefer Skill:

1. A 4-year college or university degree, with legal education background is preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education.

2.Intermediate knowledge of financing industry, captive financing companies and their regulatory requirements.

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 nearly 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.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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