Walmart-posted 11 days ago
$195,000 - $370,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Bentonville, AR
5,001-10,000 employees

Imagine a position that allows you to apply your trusted legal expertise and lead a team while working for 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 Lead Counsel/Group Directors lead a team of lawyers and legal professionals and 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 towards a solution, you’ll find that being a part of our Legal team 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. We are excited to announce an opening for an attorney to lead the team that supports our Labor Relations functions, provides the employment law support for our Last Mile Delivery initiatives, and provides legal support on other employment law initiatives. We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable individual who can bring their expertise to our Labor & Employment Legal team and help us navigate the legal landscape of traditional labor relations, independent contractor and joint employer law, lead the team that provides the employment law support for our independent contractor/gig platform business initiatives, and provide employment law support on other enterprise initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traditional labor relations law, employment law, and independent contractor and joint employer law. This role requires someone who is adept at delivering legal advice to business partners to empower them to drive business strategy and ensure associate engagement. The position is located on our new state-of-the-art Home Office campus in Bentonville, AR.

  • Supervise a team and provide legal support and guidance on traditional labor law and employment law matters, including employment law support for our independent contractor/gig platform business initiatives, and provide employment law support on other enterprise initiatives.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement policies and practices that align with labor and employment legal requirements and business goals.
  • Stay up-to-date with changes in labor and employment laws and laws and regulations affecting the gig economy and proactively address potential legal issues.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
  • Active license to practice law in at least one state in the United States
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of legal experience
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in traditional U.S. labor law and employment law
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • 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.
  • Variety of legal experience (ex. in-house, government, law firm) preferred
  • Beyond a great compensation package, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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