Associate General Counsel, Legal - Global Procurement & Corporate RE

Responsibilities

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Commercial Contracting
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret complex global procurement and real estate agreements, including: Supply Agreements
• Master Service Agreements
• IT Licensing and SaaS Agreements
• Warehousing and Distribution Agreements
• Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements
• Real Estate and Equipment Leases
• Advise internal stakeholders on key contract provisions such as warranties, indemnities, limitations of liability, intellectual property, default, termination, force majeure, and dispute resolution.
• Provide strategic guidance on contract enforcement and resolution of supplier issues.
• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor and manage a team of attorneys and legal assistants responsible for procurement contracting.
• Set priorities, allocate work, and ensure timely, high-quality support for legal teams.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, negotiation playbooks and best practices across the team.
• External Counsel Management
• Select, direct and manage outside counsel efficiently when needed
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Serve as a strategic legal advisor to senior Procurement, Supply Chain and Real Estate personnel and the Business teams.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance to facilitate deal execution while protecting Baxter's interests.
• Participate in internal review committees and approval processes for complex or high-risk agreements.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Baxter business attorneys on procurement agreements within their businesses.
• Training & Education
• Develop and deliver training for legal team members and business stakeholders on contracting best practices, compliance and risk mitigation.
• Promote a culture of compliance, innovation and operational excellence within the legal function
• Technology, AI & Process Innovation
• Evaluate, implement and oversee the use of AI-powered tools, contract lifecycle management systems and other legal technologies to streamline contracting workflows.
• Leverage technology to improve contract review, identify risk, standardize clauses, and implement approval processes and compliance monitoring.
• Use data and analytics to identify contracting trends, risk areas and opportunities for process improvement.
• Partner with Legal Operations, IT, Privacy and Compliance to ensure responsible, secure and compliant use of AI and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admission to practice in relevant jurisdiction, active member in good standing.
• 10+ years of transactional legal experience advising business teams on procurement and/or operational transactions. Experience with Real Estate transactions is also a plus.
• Significant in-house experience supporting a pharmaceutical and/or medical device company will be desirable
• Familiarity with AI tools and CLM technologies to improve efficiency and reduce legal or compliance risk.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including drafting skills and presentation capabilities.
• Proven people leadership and team development skills. Sound judgement with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Self-motivating, working independently on projects, meeting aggressive deadlines, acting decisively, balancing multiple matters and a mentality of continuous improvement.
• Comfort partnering with Legal Operations, IT and Procurement on technology-driven initiatives.
• Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so thro

Benefits

Additional Information

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.

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