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

Join Baxter’s legal team as a subject matter resource supporting digital technology matters across cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy, and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor U.S. and global regulations and laws related to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy, and data governance to support ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Review, draft, and coordinate AI agreements and information security agreements for Baxter’s customers covering medical devices and software-as-a-medical device.
• Draft and coordinate information security and AI-related agreements for third-party vendors and partners.
• Advise on how emerging cybersecurity, AI, privacy, and data regulations may affect Baxter’s operations and obligations.
• Serve as a liaison between AI governance committees and business teams to help ensure AI projects align with evolving regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including IT, Data Governance, Baxter Global Product Security, and business partners.
• Support customer-facing information security and AI questionnaires and inquiries.
• Assist with cybersecurity incidents involving both enterprise needs and Baxter’s connected devices.
• Support internal cybersecurity, AI, and privacy training and awareness efforts.
• Identify vulnerability and risk areas and help drive corrective plans.
• Work independently as a self-starter.

Requirements

• Law degree from a U.S. jurisdiction and active bar membership.
• 5+ years of professional experience in an international company or a law firm focused on 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 handling or supporting cybersecurity incidents.
• Experience counseling clients at an international level.
• Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguous legal issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Track record of resolving legal issues pragmatically and effectively within a complex organization environment.
• High accountability and professional motivation in a results-oriented culture.
• Proven ability to proactively identify and research legal risks and counsel clients on risk mitigation strategies.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage (start on day one)
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with employee contributions and company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational assistance programs
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
• Family and medical leaves of absence
• Paid parental leave
• Commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Baxter is an equal opportunity employer.
• 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.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, click the link and share the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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