Senior Lead Counsel - ESG and Giving

Walmart • Bentonville, 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.

What This Job Offers

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