Senior Counsel -- Employment Litigation

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled legal professional to join their Litigation team. In this pivotal role, you will advise on legal rights and risks while managing a docket of commercial litigation cases, with a focus on employment law. Your expertise will drive the development of best practices to mitigate corporate risk and streamline processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency. Join a company that values diversity and empowers its employees to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Parental Leave

PTO

Multiple Health Plans

Performance Incentive Awards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in law with a focus on employment litigation.
• License to practice law in at least one state.

Responsibilities

• Create legal strategies for employment litigation matters.
• Manage outside counsel and legal spend for litigation cases.
• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Employment Litigation Expertise

Trial Experience

Strong Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Education

Law Degree

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 business 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.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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