Corporate Counsel, Ethics & Compliance

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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.

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, riskbased compliance guidance to internal business stakeholders and the E&C operations team to support compliant, ethical, and responsible business conduct.

• 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.

• 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, Adva Med 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.

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 $184,000 - $230,000 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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…