(USA) Counsel

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The (USA) Counsel - eCommerce will provide comprehensive legal guidance to support business objectives, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role involves assessing and managing legal risks, advising on corporate governance, and collaborating with internal teams and external counsel to resolve legal matters effectively. The position requires drafting and reviewing contracts, supporting business transactions, and delivering training on legal compliance. The Counsel will also contribute to policy development, oversee investigations, and promote ethical standards, fostering strong partnerships across the organization to facilitate informed decision-making and drive operational success.
About the team:
Our team serves as a strategic partner to the eCommerce business, supporting digital commerce objectives while managing legal and regulatory risks. We provide expert guidance on business strategies, commercial transactions, platform partnerships, and technology vendor agreements. Collaborating with specialists in privacy, data, compliance, and intellectual property, we deliver comprehensive legal support. Focused on corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance, the team leads cross-functional initiatives and risk mitigation efforts aligned with business goals, ensuring sound legal frameworks that enable growth and innovation within the digital commerce environment.
What you'll do:

• Provide legal advice and counsel to business partners, particularly those focused on site and shopping experience, ensuring informed decision-making aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, supporting risk mitigation and regulatory adherence.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents to support business transactions and initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and outside counsel to manage legal matters and resolve issues efficiently.
• Develop and deliver training on legal compliance and corporate governance standards.
• Supervise and mentor associates, fostering professional development and performance excellence.
• Conduct legal research, investigations, and monitor legislative changes impacting the company.

What you'll bring:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Extensive experience providing legal counsel on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and legal documents.
• Strong skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal risks in a business context.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and external counsel.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing legal matters and supporting business initiatives with strategic guidance.

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 https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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 4 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...

811 Excellence, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.