Why you should apply for a job with Walmart:
- 54%of reviewers say women and men are treated equally at Walmart.
All eligible associates have affordable options that include no lifetime maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%.- The enhanced maternity benefit supports birth moms with up to 10 weeks of protected paid time away from work.
- Associates can take advantage of Resources for Living, a free confidential counseling and health information service.
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 tort litigation cases for the world's largest retailer.The Senior Counsel, Tort 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. 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 strategies for the Company's tort litigation portfolio
Partnering with Lead Counsel on Tort team to develop specialization in high-exposure tort portfolio
Developingbusiness best practices and procedures that will mitigate corporate risk
Identifying the need for legal support for business transactions and projects
Collaborating withinternal and external stakeholders
You'll sweep us off our feet if:
You're a subject matter expert in tort 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 going to trial in tort matters
You have experience working in cross-functional teams
Preferred qualifications:
2 year's experience working with cross-functional teams
Licensed to practice law in at least one state
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 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.
Minimum Qualifications: Law degree from an accredited law school and 5 years' experience in law.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Need convincing? Let's review Walmart's best features:
- 54%of reviewers say women and men are treated equally at Walmart.
- All eligible associates have affordable options that include no lifetime maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%.
- The enhanced maternity benefit supports birth moms with up to 10 weeks of protected paid time away from work.
- Associates can take advantage of Resources for Living, a free confidential counseling and health information service.