Senior Counsel - Real Estate

Position Summary...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 closing table 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 will 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 will likely find yourself in a place you never envisioned your law degree would take you. Join the Walmart Real Estate Legal Center of Expertise to partner with business leadership on fast paced real estate focused development operations and strategy for the world’s largest company

This Senior Counsel - Real Estate role is critical in supporting Walmart’s real estate strategy, including omnichannel real estate initiatives, the acquisition and construction of retail, industrial and corporate facilities, portfolio management and much more. You will provide legal guidance on a broad range of real estate developments and operations; negotiate and draft contracts; and develop and leverage internal and external partnerships to address complex and novel legal issues.What you'll do...

• Draft, review and edit contracts and lead negotiations on high profile real estate matters  

• Identify transactional and operational legal issues originating from cutting edge strategic initiatives

• Craft novel legal solutions to drive business growth

• Deliver legal advice to the company by providing clients with an informed understanding of legal rights obligations and risks enabling the client to make informed decisions

• Counsel officers and associates on alternative legal and business strategies

• Collaborate with various Global Governance and business partners to timely deliver crossfunctional projects

• Partner with compliance and litigation professionals to mitigate trending risk

• Evaluate and assist with the development of standard operating procedures, policies, guides, training and communications

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to real estate matters

• Value culture of belonging and cultivating an environment of professional respect

What you’ll bring:

• You are a subject matter expert in the area of real estate law, including significant experience with the acquisition and construction of retail, industrial, corporate and fuel projects

• You effectively and efficiently evaluate and analyze risks

• You demonstrate confidence and are willing to make decisions

• You craft innovative legal solutions and think strategically

• You demonstrate leadership and are able to influence others through effective communication

• You are able to manage a high volume workload that includes significant transactional work

• You are resilient and respond well to adversity

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 $130,000.00-$260,000.00

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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 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 teamsPrimary Location...2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.