Senior Counsel Privacy

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

Summary

Join Baxter Healthcare Corporation as an EMEA Senior Counsel Privacy in Poland. Lead the implementation and management of the Data Privacy program for MPT and Pharma segments in Western Europe, adhering to Baxter's Global Privacy Policy and GDPR regulations. Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure compliance with data protection laws.

What you will be doing

• Supporting the Associate General Counsel (AGC), EU DPO, HST & CPS Europe/ECEMEA, in implementing the Baxter Privacy Office (BPO) program for WE and Swiss geographies.

• Fostering a culture of privacy at Baxter or equivalent experience, while driving efforts to ensure GDPR compliance and provide authoritative legal advice and counsel on privacy matters independently.

• Facilitating Privacy Office meetings and serve as the main liaison for Local Privacy Champions (LPCs) in each country and partnering with country leaders and teams to identify privacy-related issues and support efficient resolution in collaboration with LPCs and the AGC.

• Conducting or supporting internal investigations of potential data breaches and conducting privacy impact assessments under the supervision of the AGC and the BPO.

• Collaborating with legal teams and LPCs to handle data subject requests in accordance with privacy laws.

• Drafting and negotiating Data Processing Agreements with Baxter’s vendors and customers and performing due diligence on potential partners regarding data protection compliance.

• Maintaining up-to-date expertise on evolving laws, regulations, guidance, and directives impacting Baxter internationally.

What we would like you to bring?

• Law Degree from an EU jurisdiction and bar membership.

• 7+ years of professional experience in data protection within a global company or international law firm. Experience in the life-sciences sector is highly valued.

• Authoritative knowledge of global data privacy laws, including GDPR, experience handling data incidents and breaches, and counseling business clients on an international level with proven track record in addressing privacy issues pragmatically within complex organizational environments.

• A high degree of accountability, professional motivation, and drive with the resulting ability to thrive in an outcome-focused culture while driving excellence to optimize the execution of transactions.

• Strong coordination skills, effectively communicating the impact of laws and regulations on business operations and proven history of identifying and researching legal risks, and providing actionable risk mitigation strategies.

• Proficiency in English; knowledge of other EU languages is a plus.

We offer

• Fixed-term contract for 3 months, with the possibility of an indefinite period.

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a recognition award program.

• Workplace culture founded on collaboration, speed, courage, and simplicity.

• Development opportunities on both personal and professional levels within a leading global MedTech company.

• Comprehensive benefits package including Private medical care (Lux Med), Life Insurance, Multisport card, cafeteria/lunch cards (300 PLN), and more.

• PPE program with attractive conditions available after 3 months.

• Educational support covering language courses and financial certifications (ACCA, CIMA).

• Co-financing of holidays and an additional 2 days off annually.

• Day off for your birthday!

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Bax Flex hybrid model – 3 days from the office.

• Phenomenal Warsaw office location – Powiśle!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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