Lead Counsel - Appellate and Complex Tort and Employment Litigation

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

23d•$160,000 - $320,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Counsel – Appellate and Strategic Tort and Employment Litigation role is critical for developing and driving a consistent strategy across the litigation portfolio, as well as strategizing potential affirmative litigation on behalf of the company. You will collaborate with the tort and employment litigation teams to develop strategies on complex issues. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate legal and business risk, providing legal advice and counsel. You will also retain, manage, and collaborate closely with outside counsel to drive case strategy, review and edit court submissions, and manage legal spend. About the Team The Walmart Litigation team consists of talented lawyers and professional staff responsible for lawsuits and arbitrations nationwide. The team collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and others to evaluate risk, drive strategy, and advise clients on legal rights and obligations. As the world’s largest company, we encounter a broad range of legal issues that are at the forefront of an evolving legal landscape.

Requirements

Appellate expertise, with experience briefing and arguing appeals in state and federal courts
Experience building amicus coalitions on behalf of clients’ litigation positions
A drive to execute and to act quickly
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with senior leadership and stakeholders
Law degree from an accredited law school and 7+years of legal experience
Appellate clerkship with at least four years of appellate practice experience post-clerkship
License to practice law in at least one U.S. state and in good standing
Law degree from an accredited law school and 6 years’ experience in law.
License to practice law in at least one state.
2 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Driving legal strategies for the company’s appellate and strategic litigation matters
Providing legal advice and counsel to internal stakeholders
Managing outside counsel and legal spend for appellate and strategic litigation matters
Reviewing legislative trends and significant legal decisions
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for strategic litigation
Working with internal and external counsel to develop consistent, high-quality written work product on behalf of the company

Benefits

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.
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.