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Job Title: Legal counsel (Tax & Customs)
Company: Caterpillar Inc.
Location: Onsite (5 days/week) – Location not specified in the text, but likely Brazil given the OAB requirement.
Summary:
Caterpillar is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in Tax and Customs law to support a business division. This role involves providing legal support, researching complex issues, drafting/reviewing documents, and collaborating with a network of legal professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Brazilian tax and customs litigation, experience with multinational companies, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
* Legal Support: Provide legal guidance and support to a specific business division within Caterpillar.
* Legal Research & Documentation: Conduct in-depth research on complex legal issues related to direct, indirect taxes, and customs legislation. Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents.
* Strategy Alignment: Ensure all legal work aligns with overall company business objectives and legal strategies.
* Collaboration: work with a network of external legal professionals.
* Risk Management: Identify and assess legal risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law and active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB). This is non-negotiable.
* Language: Advanced English (Full Professional Proficiency – meaning fluent in both spoken and written English).
* Experience: Proven experience in both Litigation and Consulting related to Direct, Indirect Taxes, and Customs Legislation in Brazil.
* core Competencies:
* Risk Management: Understanding of risk assessment and control.
* Decision Making & Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze situations and make sound judgments quickly.
* Problem Solving: Ability to identify and resolve legal and operational issues.
* Legal Analysis: Strong analytical skills to interpret legal and factual information.
* Legal Function Knowledge: Understanding of the role of a legal department within a corporation.
Highly Desirable Skills (What will make a candidate stand out):
* Multinational Experience: Experience working within a multinational company, specifically with tax/customs litigation.
* Learning Agility: A demonstrated desire and ability to learn new legal and business skills.
* Business Acumen: Understanding of how legal issues impact business operations.
Benefits:
A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including:
* medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Medicines reimbursement
* Psychological, Legal, Social, and Financial Support Programs
* Private Pension Plan
* Profit Sharing
* Meal Assistance
* Christmas Basket
* Transportation Assistance
* Life and Personal Insurance
* Extended Parental Leave
* Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) – offering networking and support.
Vital Notes/Red Flags:
* Onsite Requirement: This is a fully onsite position (5 days/week).
* Scam Warning: The job posting explicitly warns against fraudulent recruitment practices (requests for money, use of non-Caterpillar email addresses). this is a good sign of a legitimate employer,but also a reminder to be vigilant.
* Official Channels: Applications must be submitted through Caterpillar’s official website or LinkedIn page.
Interview Readiness Tips:
* brazilian Tax & Customs law: Be prepared to discuss specific cases, recent changes in legislation, and your experience navigating the Brazilian tax and customs system. Focus on both litigation and consulting aspects.
* Multinational Context: If you have experience with multinational companies, highlight how you’ve dealt with cross-border tax and customs issues.
* Risk Management: Prepare examples of how you’ve identified and mitigated legal risks in previous roles.Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answers.
* Problem-Solving: Be ready to describe complex legal problems you’ve solved and the steps you took to reach a resolution.
* Business Understanding: Demonstrate your understanding of how tax and customs issues impact a company’s bottom line.
* English Fluency: The interview will likely be conducted in English, so practice speaking clearly and confidently.
* Caterpillar Research: Familiar