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Counsel - Litigation

United States, Deerfield 192000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 19, 2026
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The Counsel – Litigation executes litigation strategy for Baxter’s businesses, regions and functions. Implements the company’s legal strategies, spearheads pre-dispute and litigation efforts. Advises and counsels the company’s senior management on legal and related matters pertinent to various business units and corporate functions. Reports to the Associate General Counsel, Legal - Litigation.

Job Responsibility

  • Executes litigation strategy for Baxter’s businesses, regions and functions
  • Implements the company’s legal strategies, spearheads pre-dispute and litigation efforts
  • Advises and counsels the company’s senior management on legal and related matters pertinent to various business units and corporate functions
  • Assists in handling litigation matters and internal investigations as appropriate
  • Understands the strategic and tactical objectives of Baxter’s businesses and/or functions, and the associated legal and litigation implications
  • Collaborates on pre-dispute and litigation strategy
  • Participates in articulation of the Litigation team’s goals and supports strategies for operational management of the Legal Department
  • Participates as a strategic partner for Business and Commercial teams to limit litigation risk
  • finds opportunities and suggests/implements solutions for better practices regarding structure, systems and delivery of services
  • Establishes positive relationships with Internal and external constituents
  • has responsibility for relationships with outside legal firms
  • Accountable for keeping the Associate and Deputy General Counsels, Business Leadership Teams, and members of the Legal Department informed of litigation matters, as appropriate
  • Participates in maintaining a strong and cohesive team
  • Takes ownership for team actions, efforts and outcomes
  • Works with other pertinent members of the Legal Department to put together cross departmental teams to address complex issues

Requirements

  • JD or international equivalent from a nationally or internationally recognized institution
  • Minimum of five years of demonstrated professional experience, including some experience in a corporate environment with a high level of complexity
  • Experience in addressing multinational legal issues
  • Significant experience defending federal and state litigation, including False Claims Act, securities, antitrust, and environmental cases, products liability and commercial disputes, and responding to state and federal enforcement actions
  • Significant experience counseling business clients with respect to litigation risk across full spectrum of state and federal law
  • Ability to function in a high-paced legal environment and to proactively develop strategies to ensure efficient and effective counsel
  • Ability to develop and improve e-Discovery policies and procedures in face of changing technological landscape
  • Experience working with the senior management team to limit legal and compliance risks
  • Experience with law firm and vendor budgets, including alternative fee arrangement structures
  • Ability to effectively develop key partnership with clients and other individuals
  • Ability to train other professionals, including on attorney-client privilege, e-Discovery, and other related legal topics
  • Demonstrated ability to be a strategic partner to the Law Department and Business, Function and Commercial leadership teams
  • Consistent and broad achievement of the Law Department’s Professional Standards, including critical thinking, good judgment, the ability to view issues holistically, and being a genuine teammate that willingly collaborates, mentors and can take on additional and varied responsibilities as business needs dictate

Nice to have

  • Experience in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industries preferred but not required
  • Prior experience in disputes and government investigations outside the United States preferred
  • Experience counseling clients in healthcare (medical products, biologics, and/or pharmaceutical) environment is helpful

What we offer

  • Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
  • Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for 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 (EAP)
  • Childcare benefits

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