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

Baxter International Inc.•Deerfield, IL

1d•$192,000 - $264,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Baxter is seeking an experienced attorney to join its legal team and focus on digital technology issues affecting the enterprise and consumer-facing products, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy, and data management. The role serves as a subject matter resource for legal and non-legal colleagues and helps ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies. It reports to the Associate Vice President – Digital Trust & Risk. The attorney will monitor U.S. and global legal and regulatory developments, advise on their business impact, and review, draft, and coordinate AI and information security agreements. The role also supports AI governance, customer inquiries, cybersecurity incidents, internal training, and risk mitigation in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Baxter describes its workplace policy as flexible, with a required minimum number of onsite days each week. The position has an estimated base salary of $192,000–$264,000 annually and may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentives. Benefits for eligible U.S. roles include medical and dental coverage, insurance, retirement and financial programs, educational assistance, paid time off, leaves, and additional employee programs.

Requirements

Law degree from a U.S. jurisdiction and active bar membership.
At least 5 years of professional experience in an international company or law firm in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy, and data management.
Experience with AI agreements, information security agreements, and/or commercial agreements.
Experience with cybersecurity incidents.
Experience counseling clients internationally.
Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguous legal issues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A track record of working with others to resolve legal issues pragmatically in a complex organization.
High accountability and professional motivation in a results-oriented culture.
A history of proactively identifying and researching legal risks and issues and counseling clients on risk-mitigation strategies.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare and medical device experience is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with artificial intelligence regulatory trends.

Responsibilities

Monitor U.S. and global laws and regulations concerning cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy, and data governance to support ongoing compliance.
Review, draft, and coordinate AI agreements and information security agreements for customers using medical devices and software as a medical device, as well as third-party vendors and partners.
Provide strategic guidance on how evolving cybersecurity, AI, privacy, and data regulations may affect Baxter.
Liaise between Baxter’s AI governance committees and business teams to help ensure AI projects comply with evolving regulatory requirements and company policies.
Collaborate with IT, Data Governance, Baxter Global Product Security, and business stakeholders.
Assist with customer information security and AI questionnaires and inquiries.
Support cybersecurity incidents involving the enterprise and Baxter’s connected devices.
Support internal cybersecurity, AI, and privacy training and awareness campaigns.
Identify vulnerabilities and risks and undertake corrective plans to resolve issues.
Work independently and demonstrate initiative.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one
Basic life, accident, short-term disability, long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan 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
Childcare benefits
Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive