Corporate Counsel, Ethics & Compliance

Baxter International Inc. • Deerfield, IL

1d • $184,000 - $230,000

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your role at Baxter Baxter is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Corporate Counsel – Ethics & Compliance (E&C) to play a critical role in advancing the company’s E&C Program and strengthening a culture of integrity across the organization. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel - Ethics & Compliance, this role serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, providing practical, risk‑based compliance guidance to internal business stakeholders and the E&C operations team to support compliant, ethical, and responsible business conduct.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal or compliance experience in the healthcare industry; experience in pharmaceutical or medical device companies strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. healthcare compliance frameworks, including laws and industry codes governing interactions with healthcare professionals, institutions, and government officials (e.g., U.S. Fraud and Abuse laws, AdvaMed Code).
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate compliance requirements into practical guidance.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to influence and partner effectively across a matrixed organization.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with sound judgment.
• Uncompromising integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise internal business teams on compliance with Baxter’s policies and procedures, and applicable laws, regulations, and industry codes to support execution of ethical business initiatives.
• Increase partnership with internal business teams to promote a culture of integrity and accountability through focused and effective communication, training, and engagement.
• Support internal E&C outreach and awareness campaigns.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and communications that advance the E&C Program.
• Partner with Legal and other cross- functional teams to identify and mitigate compliance risks while enabling business objectives.
• Work with cross functional teams, including the E&C operations team, to support the implementation and continuous improvement of Baxter’s E&C Program.
• Escalate issues as appropriate and collaborate with Legal and Compliance leadership on risk management strategies.
• Monitor and stay current on changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes, and assess their impact on business activities.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Be able to act independently and as a self-starter.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree