Senior Lead Counsel - ESG and Giving

WalmartBentonville, AR
292d$195,000 - $370,000

About The Position

This important role provides legal support and advice to the Walmart's Sustainability, ESG, and Walmart.org teams.

Requirements

  • Law degree from an accredited law school and 7 years' experience in law.
  • License to practice law in at least one state.
  • 4 years' experience leading cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience providing legal advice and support on a wide range of ESG matters, including public reporting requirements and other public statements.
  • Experience providing legal and governance advice and support in the area of tax exempt organizations and charitable giving.
  • Experience supervising attorneys and/or paralegals.
  • Organized, disciplined, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • High standards and a strategic thinker.

Responsibilities

  • Support clients by providing the client with an informed understanding of the legal matter, obligations, and risks to allow the client to make informed decisions.
  • Support the business in the areas of environmental sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG), including providing legal guidance and counseling.
  • Review and advising on ESG goal setting and reporting, including coordinating with partners throughout the organization including marketing, merchandising, responsible sourcing, and others.
  • Coordinate legal review of Walmart's annual ESG report and other public disclosures.
  • Partner with the business on various strategic and supplier ESG initiatives.
  • Support the charitable activities of Walmart and the Walmart Foundation.
  • Identify the need for and directing training.
  • Engage, direct, and supervise outside counsel.
  • Supervise one or more attorneys.
  • Identify the need for and directing legal support by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and foster relationships as business partners with client by understanding the business goals and objectives, providing business related input.
  • Support various projects relating to corporate governance and general corporate matters.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards.
  • Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage.
  • Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
  • Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
  • Short-term and long-term disability.
  • Company discounts.
  • Military Leave Pay.
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
  • Live Better U education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Industry

General Merchandise Retailers

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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