Assistant General Counsel – Litigation

Responsibilities

• Providing day‑to‑day legal counseling on complex litigation and investigative matters
• Drafting, reviewing and monitoring pleadings, briefs, discovery, subpoenas, investigative demands and related responses
• Managing complex eDiscovery workflows, legal holds, data preservation, document review and production issues
• Working with paralegals and witnesses to develop cases for trial
• Counseling business clients on litigation risks
• Working with insurers and Caterpillar Risk Management
• Establishing insurance coverage and working with accounting teams on case reserves
• Working with outside counsel and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Maintaining excellent relationships with outside counsel

Requirements

• Minimum of 8‑12 years of active litigation experience
• Significant roles in litigated cases
• Experience managing complex and high exposure litigation matters
• Familiarity with complex eDiscovery and high‑volume data issues
• Self‑starter approach to handling cases independently
• Experience with patent and other intellectual property litigation
• In‑house litigation experience
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Strong academic credentials
• Membership in the State Bar of any U.S. State
• Qualifications for admission as in‑house counsel under Illinois Rule 716
• Familiarity with complex eDiscovery issues
• Solid work experience in complex, data‑intensive matters
• Superior research, writing and communication skills
• Superior analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Ability to work effectively with outside counsel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex litigation, including eDiscovery and intellectual property matters, while providing legal counsel and maintaining strong relationships with outside counsel. Possesses superior research, writing, and analytical skills essential for effective case management and risk assessment.