Counsel, Litigation

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off & leave policies

Live Better U education benefit

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR seeks an experienced attorney to provide strategic legal advice to business partners regarding litigation, disputes, and pre-litigation matters. You will lead litigation strategies, oversee outside counsel, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risk, budgets, and resolution while benefiting from Walmart's comprehensive pay and benefits.

The role requires strong litigation experience, JD, and bar admission, with opportunities for advancement in a large,

Qualifications

• J.D. required with admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience managing complex litigation matters, including strategy, discovery, and oversight of outside counsel.
• Strong analytical, advocacy, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to business partners on litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies with stakeholders and outside counsel.
• Oversee pleadings, discovery, motions, expert development, and trial prep.
• Collaborate to gather facts, manage budgets, and drive efficient case resolution.
• Drive improvements in litigation management and outside counsel strategy.

Skills

Litigation strategy

Case management

Deposition and trial experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal advice for business

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission (US jurisdiction)

Job description

What you'll do...

• Provide strategic legal advice to business partners regarding litigation, disputes, and pre-litigation matters, enabling informed decision-making aligned with company objectives.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in partnership with business stakeholders and outside counsel, balancing legal risk, business objectives, and cost considerations.
• Provide strategic oversight of cases, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, expert development, trial preparation, settlement negotiations, and appeals.
• Collaborate with teams and counsel to gather facts, develop case strategies, manage budgets, and drive efficient resolution of legal matters.
• Drive continuous improvement in litigation management processes, outside counsel strategy, and operational effectiveness to deliver high-quality legal services and maximize value for the organization.

What You’ll Bring

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with 3–5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience managing complex litigation matters, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and oversight of outside counsel.
• Deposition and trial experience, with a strong understanding of state and federal rules of civil procedure.
• Proven ability to partner with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to assess risk and resolve disputes effectively.
• Strong analytical, advocacy, and communication skills, with the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: Stock

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 4 years’ experience in law. License to practice law in at least one state.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Leading cross-functional teams

Primary Location

811 Excellence, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.