Senior Counsel, Labor Relations

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

117d • $130,000 - $260,000

About The Position

Imagine a position that allows you to apply your trusted legal expertise while working alongside the world's largest retailer. Imagine an opportunity where your knowledge takes you beyond the courtroom and positions you as a trusted business advisor. At Walmart, our Senior Counsels drive strategy while empowering the organization to make informed decisions that align to enterprise objectives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems and working collaboratively toward a solution, you'll find that being a part of our Legal division is a move that brings with it tremendous growth potential and exciting new challenges. The most exciting part? You'll likely find yourself in a place you never envisioned your law degree would take you. Join the Walmart Labor Legal Team and you will provide day-to-day legal guidance and collaborate with business partners, People partners, and other stakeholders in U.S. Labor and Employment law.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Comprehensive experience with all aspects of U.S. traditional labor laws and counseling the business on labor matters.
• Subject matter expert in labor law.
• Substantial, diverse legal experience (ex. combination of in-house, government, leading law firm, etc.).
• Empower business partners while working collaboratively to achieve cross-functional goals.
• Effective communication skills to interact with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Experienced working across tight deadlines, managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the business in U.S. traditional labor law, including providing labor and employment law guidance to business partners in various areas of the U.S. business.
• Developing strategies to respond to client's labor law issues and counseling clients regarding legal compliance.
• Identifying the need for and directing training.
• Develops and fosters relationships as business partners with client by understanding the business goals and objectives, providing business related input.
• Providing legal advice to the company by providing clients with an informed understanding of the client's legal rights, obligations, and risks to allow the client to make informed decisions.
• Identifying the need for and overseeing outside legal support for business transactions and projects.
• Leveraging technology to streamline processes, communication, and workflows.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO
• Multiple health plans
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Medical, vision and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U education benefit program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree