Lead Counsel - Strategic Initiatives
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Imagine a position that allowsyou to apply your trusted legal expertise while workingalongsidethe worldslargestretailer. Imagine an opportunitywhere yourknowledge takes you beyond the courtroom and positions you as a trusted business advisor. At Walmart,our Lead Counselsdrive strategy while empowering the organization to make informed decisions that align to enterpriseobjectives.If you thrive ina fast-paced environment,enjoy solving problems and working collaboratively toward a solution, youll find thatbeing a part of ourLegaldivisionis a move that brings with it tremendous growth potentialand exciting new challenges.The most exciting part?Youll likely find yourself in a place you never envisioned your law degree would take you.
The Lead Counsel role for Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for providing legal counsel on public policy issues, including legal advice on proposed and new federal and state legislation and regulations on a wide range of legal policy issues.
What youll do:
Providing legal advice to the Company relating to legislative trends on large range of legal policy issues and analyzing and evaluating proposed legislation and regulation on legal policy issues
Coordinating with internal business, legal, compliance, and government affairs partners on complex legal policy issues, and advocating for solutions to those legal policy issues
Representing the company directly with government officials and other stakeholders about legal policy issues
Identifying, prioritizing, and managing risks to the company by engaging and supervising outside counsel and collaborating with internal clients to develop mitigation strategies
Educating internal clients and external stakeholders on a range of federal and state legal policy issues
What youll bring:
Experience as legal counsel in-house, at a non-profit, or at a federal or state government agency with experience providing legal advice on government relations, proposed and new legislation, rulemakings, or public policy litigation
Significant experience providing legal advice on legislative drafting
Diverse legal experience on a broad range of legal issues affecting public corporations, such as administrative law, consumer protection, employment, tort, or other areas
Significant experience leading complex strategic initiatives involving many different internal and external stakeholders
Process-minded and look for opportunities to streamline for improved efficiency and effectiveness
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organization, discipline, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proven experience empowering yourbusiness partners while working collaboratively toachieve cross-functional goals within a corporate environment
Leveraging technology to streamline processes, communication and workflows
Proven track record ofrisk identification, assessment, and mitigation
Empower other members of the Legal team to operate with autonomy while adhering to the standards that have come to define the Walmart brand
Strong communication skills to interact with senior leadership and stakeholders
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being inclusive of all people.
Who WeAre
Join Walmart and your work could help over 275million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But youll quickly find were a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the worlds most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, youll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.careers.walmart.com
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Law degree from an accredited law school and 6 years experience in law.License to practice law in at least one state.
2 years experience leading cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location...
1400 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72712-6121, United States of AmericaSign up for Job Alerts
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