Position Summary...What you'll do... 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.The Senior Counsel will primary be responsible for providing legal counsel and strategic guidance on a wide range of issues related to global trade.
What you'll do:- Advise the business on cross-border trade initiatives and transactions.
- Advise the business and compliance on the regulation of imports into the US, including Section 301 tariffs, country of origin, trade remedies, and Free Trade Agreements
- Advise the business and compliance on the BIS Entity List and other export controls.
- Advise the business and compliance on Marketplace issues.
- Identify the need for and overseeing outside legal support as required.
- Leverage technology to streamline processes, communication, and workflows.
- Proactively leverage preventative measures in the spirit of protecting stakeholders, customers, and employees.
What you'll bring:- A history of interacting with US agencies that regulate trade and knowledge of how such agencies operate.
- Experience with advising importers and exporters on applicable legal issues and practical concerns.
- Experience with the administrative-law procedures of federal agencies that regulate customs/trade.
- Experience with the agencies that regulate customs/trade in Mexico, Canada, India, China, and/or South America.
- A process-minded perspective as well as propensity to look for opportunities to streamline processes for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organization, discipline, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Substantial, diverse legal experience ( e.g ., combination of in-house, government, leading law firm, etc.)
- Empowering your business partners while working collaboratively to achieve cross-functional goals.
About Walmart At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?Future Ways of Working:Our company's success can be attributed to our employees. While technology has allowed us to be effective while working remotely, there is no substitute for being in the office together; it helps to shape our culture, collaborate, innovate, build relationships, and move more quickly. We strive to provide flexibility in order to promote a healthy work-life balance but recognize that in-person interactions are important to our culture and shared success. We'll meet in person on a regular and purposeful basis.
Benefits:Benefits: Beyond our 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer -By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity-unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions -while being inclusive of all people. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.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. 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.For information about PTO, see .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. 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.For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:- Stock
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 5 years' experience in law.License to practice law in at least one state.
Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Leading cross-functional teams
Primary Location... 702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America