Corporate Counsel - Digital Law, Cybersecurity, AI, & Privacy
Baxter International Inc.
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.
Job description
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
Requirements
- Law degree from a U.S. jurisdiction
- Active bar membership
- 5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy, and data management
- Experience with AI agreements, information security agreements and/or commercial agreements
- 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
Benefits
- Medical & Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Benefits
Company overview
Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, founded in 1931. As a leading global medical device manufacturer, Baxter specializes in developing and producing essential medical products for treating chronic and acute medical conditions. The company operates across three primary business segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. Baxter's extensive product portfolio includes intravenous (IV) solutions, infusion pumps, dialysis equipment for kidney disease treatment, surgical technologies, and hospital pharmaceuticals. With approximately 38,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion, Baxter plays a critical role in global healthcare infrastructure. The company is particularly known for its leadership in IV fluid production, manufacturing approximately 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States. Baxter's innovations include pioneering developments in artificial kidney technology and advanced surgical products, serving healthcare providers across more than 100 countries. The company maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in medical technology advancements that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.