Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate

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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. 

The Role

Are you a seasoned legal professional ready to make an impact in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation? Baxter is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for Australia and New Zealand to provide strategic legal guidance and manage complex risks across Baxter's diverse business operations.

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, ANZ and Japan, you will partner closely with local commercial and functional teams as well as the global Legal, Privacy, Intellectual Property, and Ethics & Compliance teams. You’ll play a meaningful role in safeguarding Baxter’s operations, ensuring compliance, and enabling business growth through expert legal counsel. You will be part of a small Legal team that has developed a strong partnership with all of its internal customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the AGC to identify and manage legal risks across the business, including managing medium to high risks with minimal supervision

• Draft, negotiate and advise on a range of commercial contracts with business partners in both the private and public sectors, including customers, suppliers and research institutions

• Support local and global business development activities, including acquisitions, divestments, integrations and in-licensing

• Support the AGC in advising on competition and consumer law risks

• Advise on marketing and educational initiatives

• Partner with the global Privacy team to advise on privacy issues and partner with the global Ethics & Compliance team to manage anti-bribery  risks

• Support the AGC in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of local policies, processes and compliance programmes, including those relating to contract lifecycle management, competition and consumer law, whistleblowing and modern slavery

• Assist in the creation, upkeep, and application of global policies and procedures

• Develop and deliver training on global and local policies and laws

• Ensure compliance with local legislation, regulations, industry codes, and Baxter policies

• Active involvement in disputes and litigation, including commercial and employment law matters Participate in investigations and inquiries conducted by global and local regulators

• Provide legal support for other functions such as Procurement, Fulfillment, Finance, Medical Affairs, Government Affairs, Communications, HR, Technical Services, QARA, and Commercial Excellence

• Engage in business transformation projects, including legal advice and contract negotiation

• Coordinate with the Global Intellectual Property team to address local needs

• Monitor emerging laws and legal developments, addressing their impact on Baxter.

Key Requirements

• Tertiary Degree in Law from a well-regarded Australian university

• Admitted to practice as a solicitor in a State or Territory of Australia

• Approximately 6 to 10 years of post-admission experience

• Significant experience in a well-regarded law firm and, preferably, solid  experience as in-house legal counsel

• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills

• Knowledge of competition and consumer laws is preferred but not essential

• Sound knowledge of local privacy laws is preferred but not essential

• Proficiency in interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, codes of conduct, and corporate policies

• Knowledge of modern slavery laws and sustainable procurement requirements is preferred but not essential

• Excellent communication and multicultural interpersonal skills

• Ability to role model integrity and build trust

• Manage key stakeholders and collaborate effectively to develop creative solutions

• The ability to manage a wide range of competing demands.

• Use independent judgement, and make timely decisions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

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