Lead Counsel I - Commercial Litigation - Employment Focus

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

What you’ll do:

Join the Litigation team and advise business and leadership about legal rights, obligations and risks while managing a docket of commercial litigation cases for the world’s largest retailer.  This role will have a particular emphasis on employment litigation.  The Lead Counsel – Commercial Litigation role is critical for developing mitigation strategies by ensuring consistent implementation of company policies and practices, including those relating to litigation and appeals. You will collaborate with cross functional teams to mitigate legal and business risk, providing legal advice and counsel.  You will also retain, manage and collaborate closely with outside counsel to drive case strategy, review and edit court submissions, and manage legal spend.

You’ll make an impact by: 

• Creating legal strategies for the Company’s employment litigation matters

• Developing business best practices and procedures that will mitigate corporate risk

• Managing outside counsel and legal spend for employment and other commercial litigation matters

• Providing legal advice and counsel to internal stakeholders

• Identifying the need for legal support for business transactions and projects

• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

You’ll sweep us off our feet if… 

• You’re a subject matter expert in employment litigation, for both liability and damages across multiple jurisdictions

• You have first chair trial experience, particularly in employment litigation

• You’re driven to execute and to act quickly

• You’re process-minded and look for opportunities to streamline for improved efficiency and effectiveness

• You have strong communication skills to interact with senior leadership and stakeholders

• You have experience working in cross-functional teams

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 We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s 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, you’ll 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.

As permitted by applicable law, provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines OR secure approval of medical or religious accommodation for the vaccination mandate., 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...

702 SW 8TH ST, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716, United States of America