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[Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Nishi-ku-Yokohama-shi-Kanagawa/Senior-Corporate-Counsel_R0000381211) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Caterpillar](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/) / Senior Corporate Counsel ## Job description ### 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 is preferred not must 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 August 12, 2026 - August 30, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 20, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 17, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 107 days - Location: Nishi-ku Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa[Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Nishi-ku-Yokohama-shi-Kanagawa/Senior-Corporate-Counsel_R0000381211) ## Hiring at Caterpillar - Open jobs: 909 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 9, 2026 [All Caterpillar jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Caterpillar ### [Marketing Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/79a264d88c59b9b4dbb8/) Nishi-ku Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa ### [Senior Digital Adoption Rep (DAR) – Japan Dealer Coverage](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/f62391cdec3267919bf4/) Nishi-ku Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa ### [Division Manager - Risk & Compliance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/66d14b1d63b63e5e4fe3/) Irving, Texas ### [Intellectual Property Paralegal](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/6a03a87a0a6bd8c98b45/) Peoria, Illinois ### [Manager Regional Trade Compliance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/c3994b2e26d7acf7f1cd/) Bangalore, Karnataka ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Corporate Counsel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/9063996eebd2bf0180a6/) Microsoft · United Kingdom, London ### [Corporate Counsel Senior Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/b56b5937d3959e670710/) NTT · Bangalore, KA, IN, India ### [Corporate Investigation Counsel Associate Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/accenture/jobs/d1872a042829f390563e/) Accenture ### [Senior Corporate Counsel: AI Deals](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cisco-systems/jobs/fcaa294ad145d9b66c53/) Cisco Systems · London, United Kingdom ### [Corporate Counsel-Remote within Canada](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/1a11cdbead41d239a586/) NTT · Ontario, ON, CA, Canada OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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