Position Summary...

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

What you'll do...

• 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.

What you'll bring:

• You have experience providing legal advice and support on a wide range of ESG matters, including public reporting requirements and other public statements.

• You have experience providing legal and governance advice and support in the area of tax exempt organizations and charitable giving.

• You have experience supervising attorneys and/or paralegals.

• You’re organized, disciplined, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• You have high standards and are a strategic thinker.

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.

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $195,000.00-$370,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

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.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location...

9440 Tba, Bentonville, AR 72716-0001, United States of America