(USA) Senior Lead Counsel- International at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas

Job Description:

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Position Summary...


What you'll do...


Manages risks to the company by engaging, directing, and supervising outside counsel and consultants; collaborating with clients to develop mitigation strategies; ordering and overseeing investigations; directing, overseeing, participating in negotiations; ordering, directing the review of company policies, practices and procedures; developing and monitoring effectiveness of the reporting structure; overseeing the filing of governmental notices or disclosures; collaborating with officer-level clients on significant risks; seeking authority and obtaining informed consent to proceed with legal matters; reviewing legal documents, notices, and announcements; representing the company before courts of law, legislative bodies, governmental agencies, and other tribunals; reviewing legislative and regulatory developments and other research; and developing the strategy for insurance and indemnification.


Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.


Directs legal advice given to the company by providing clients with an informed understanding of the client's legal rights, obligations, and risks to allow the client to make informed decisions; developing strategies to respond to client's legal issues; counseling clients regarding legal compliance and costs of business initiatives; identifying the need for and directing training; reviewing legislative trends and significant legal decisions; and representing the company before various administrative and judicial bodies.


Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent.


Manages corporate governance by overseeing development of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and corporate governance standards; and proceeding as required when on notice of a governance issue.


Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy.


Directs legal support for business transactions and projects by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders; overseeing drafting, editing, and reviewing legal documents, notices, and announcements; directing the development of standards and forms for handling commonly-encountered transactions and projects; engaging, directing, and supervising outside counsel and consultants; counseling clients on alternative legal and business strategies; identifying the need for legal surveys; and reviewing and approving business initiative implementation strategies.


Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.


Directs planning and budgeting process by recommending and reviewing initial financial goals with senior management; establishing financial budgets; identifying risks and opportunities associated with meeting budgets based on current trends and financial performance; advising senior financial management; reviewing operating and capital plans while considering business intelligence, prior-year activity, and operational plan information; sharing plan updates with senior management; reviewing and updating budget versions to ensure final plan meets corporate financial improvement guidelines; and regularly reviewing actual performance to plan, identifying gaps, updating forecasts, and recommending actions to correct performance.


Focus on our Associates: Talent Management : Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.


Focus on our Associates: Collaboration & Influence : Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.


Focus on our Associates: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion : Supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain diverse and inclusive talent; builds high-performing teams; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.


Deliver for the Customer: Strategic Thinking : Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies.


Deliver for the Customer: Customer Focus : Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans and initiatives.


Embrace Change: Digital Transformation & Change : Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart's business model.


Embrace Change: Curiosity & Courage : Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.


Live our Values: Servant Leadership : Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.


Live our Values: Culture Champion : Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.


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...



701 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72716-6209, United States of America



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?


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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.



Hello, NW Arkansas



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