Senior Counsel -- Employment Litigation

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled attorney to join their Litigation team. This role focuses on employment litigation, requiring expertise in legal strategies and risk management. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, streamline processes using technology, and provide critical legal advice. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact a leading organization while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, performance bonuses, and various health plans. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, empowering you to bring your whole self to work and make a difference in the lives of millions.

Benefits

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

Multiple Health Plans

Performance-Based Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Adoption and Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in employment litigation and law.
• Proven ability to manage legal strategies and outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Create legal strategies for employment litigation matters.
• Manage outside counsel and legal spend for litigation cases.

Skills

Employment Litigation Expertise

Trial Experience

Strong Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Proactive Problem Solving

Education

Law Degree from Accredited Law School

Tools

Legal Technology

Job description

Position Summary

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.

What you'll do...

• Create legal strategies for the Company’s employment litigation matters.
• Develop best practices and procedures that will mitigate corporate risk.
• Manage outside counsel and legal spend for employment and other commercial litigation matters.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to internal stakeholders.
• Identify the need for legal support for business transactions and projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leverage technology to streamline processes, communication, and workflows.

What you'll bring…

• You’re a subject matter expert in employment litigation, for both liability and damages across multiple jurisdictions.
• You are a subject matter expert in employment law.
• You have first or second chair trial experience, particularly in employment litigation.
• You are driven to execute and to act quickly.
• You work proactively and leverage preventative measures in the spirit of protecting stakeholders, customers, and employees.
• You are 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.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.

Minimum Qualifications...

Law degree from an accredited law school and 5 years’ experience in law.
License to practice law in at least one state.

Preferred Qualifications...

Leading cross-functional teams.

Primary Location...

2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America