This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your role:

The Senior Manager, Contracts provides legal support to the Global Procurement organization. Responsible for reviewing, redlining and negotiating vendor and supplier services and product agreements, logistics agreements, software and SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, consulting services agreements, software licenses, and NDAs.

What you'll be doing:

• Manages legal matters (e.g. contract negotiation and review) with limited attorney supervision
• Prepares drafts of Baxter's standard template agreements and reviews third-party agreements; reviews all finalized agreements prior to execution
• Assimilates input from various Baxter functions into finished product
• Analyzes contract risks and recommends course of action to business partners
• Supports the Procurement organization in the development of legal strategies
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and provides guidance/leadership/mentoring to lower level legal and business personnel
• Develops templates and other tools/processes to facilitate increased business independence on routine legal matters
• Develops and provides training to the business on various legal concerns (e.g. utilizing templates, CDA process)

What you'll bring:

• Knowledge of US and foreign legal systems and environment
• Excellent writing, drafting and analytical skills
• Ability to drive projects to conclusion with minimal supervision.
• Ability to pro-actively identify and take action on legal issues.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines and make use of legal resources.
• Ability to mentor and manage others
• Demonstrated ability to resolve issues, solve problems, make independent decisions and achieve goals
• Highly organized, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated desire and ability to expand legal knowledge and skills
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certification preferred, or equivalent legal experience
• Minimum of 10 years paralegal or equivalent legal experience
• Prior in-house experience preferred

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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 $136,000 to $170,000 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 is also eligible for a discretionary bonus and 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.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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