Corporate Counsel - Digital Law, Cybersecurity, AI, & Privacy

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Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled attorney to join Baxter’s legal team, focusing on digital technology issues for both the enterprise and our consumer-facing products, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy, and data management. The role will partner with legal and non-legal team members to serve as a subject matter resource on a range of digital technology issues, including ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

This position will report to Assoc. VP – Digital Trust & Risk.

What you'll be doing:

- Staying up to date with U.S. and global regulations and laws on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy, and data governance to ensure ongoing compliance;
- Review, draft, and coordinate AI agreements and information security agreements for both Baxter’s customers for medical devices and software-as-a-medical device, as well as for third party vendors and partners;
- Provide strategic guidance on how evolving cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy, and data regulations may impact Baxter;
- Act as a liaison between Baxter’s AI governance committees and business to ensure that AI projects are compliant with evolving regulatory requirements and company policies;
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Data Governance, Baxter Global Product Security, and business stakeholders;
- Assist and support customer information security and AI questionnaires and inquiries;
- Provide support for cybersecurity incidents for both the enterprise and Baxter’s connected devices;
- Support internal cybersecurity, AI, and privacy training and awareness campaigns;
- Identify areas of vulnerability and risk and undertake corrective plans to resolve the issues;
- Be able to act independently and as a self-starter.

What you'll bring:

- Law degree from a U.S. jurisdiction and active bar membership
- 5+ years of professional experience in an international company or in a law firm in the areas of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy, and data management
- Experience with AI agreements, information security agreements and/or commercial agreements
- Healthcare and medical device experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence regulatory trends
- Experience in cybersecurity incidents
- Experience with counseling clients on an international level
- Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguous legal issues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven track record in working with others to resolve legal issues in a pragmatic manner and within a complex organization environment
- High degree of accountability and professional motivation in a results-oriented culture
- Proven history of proactively identifying and researching legal risks and issues and effectively counseling clients regarding risk mitigation strategies

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $192,000 - $264,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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