Senior Counsel – Commercial Litigation Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Live Better U

Discount program

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR seeks an experienced Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across a broad range of commercial litigation matters.

You will partner with business stakeholders, manage risk, develop litigation strategies, and oversee cases with external counsel to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions. You will supervise case strategy and execution, conduct legal research, draft documents, and help drive cost-effective dispute resolution while supporting company

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school and 4 years’ experience in law.
• License to practice law in at least one state.
• Leading cross-functional teams (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to business partners regarding litigation, disputes, and pre-litigation matters.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in partnership with business stakeholders and outside counsel.
• 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 and outside counsel strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR seeks an experienced Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across a broad range of commercial litigation matters.

You will partner with business stakeholders, manage risk, develop litigation strategies, and oversee cases with external counsel to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions. You will supervise case strategy and execution, conduct legal research, draft documents, and help drive cost-effective dispute resolution while supporting company