Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - Intellectual Property/Anti-Counterfeit

The Intellectual Property and Anti-Counterfeit team under Ecommerce Item Compliance is responsible for defining, enforcing, and promoting policies, programs, and products to ensure safe transactions and maintain trust across our marketplace business mitigating risks around Intellectual Property. 

The position will report into the Senior Manager, Intellectual Property & Anti-Counterfeit and will partner with the Legal, Marketplaces, Customer Support, Omni Merchandising Corporate Affairs, Technology, other Ecommerce Item Compliance and Product teams. 

The ideal candidate will be highly customer focused. The position requires a hands-on, entrepreneurial style, to become personally involved to whatever degree necessary to manage functional responsibility and key relationships. We are looking for a cross-functional team player who drives hard, operates with a sense of urgency, can handle controversy, and makes decisions firmly and objectively. 

This position must also cultivate an environment where the candidate respects and adheres to company standards of integrity and ethics while developing and leveraging internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals. 

What you’ll do… 

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including legal, compliance, and product management to address complex IP issues and develop effective solutions and ensure accuracy of documentation. 

• Oversee all aspects of tooling solutions, managing the tooling roadmap and working closely with our Product and Engineering teams to implement fixes. 

• Analyze existing practices related to IP management and propose improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance. 

• Conduct regular reviews and updates of processes to reflect changes in regulations, company policies, and industry best practices. 

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the effectiveness of IP protection measures, including proactive monitoring and continuous improvement of detection methodologies. 

• Serve as a subject matter expert on the IP Compliance program, offering insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders. 

• Prepare detailed reports and documentation on investigation findings, trends, and outcomes for senior management and stakeholders. 

What you’ll bring… 

• Bachelor’s degree in [relevant field, e.g., Law, Business Administration, Intellectual Property] or equivalent practical experience. 

• Proven experience (3+ years) in IP infringement investigations, Trust & Safety, Content Moderation, preferably within an ecommerce marketplace or technology-driven environment. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. 

• Strong understanding of intellectual property laws and regulations, with the ability to interpret and them in a marketplace setting. 

• Experience in performing risk analysis and making data-driven decisions to mitigate IP-related risks. 

• Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization and with external stakeholders. 

• Proficiency in document management and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, OneTrust). 

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple investigations simultaneously under tight deadlines. 

• Proficiency in using IP detection tools and platforms, with experience in monitoring and auditing these tools for accuracy and efficiency. 

• Strong analytical skills, including working with large data sets to solve business problems, and providing practical business insights (Advanced EXCEL, Google Sheets, etc.) 

• Experience working with JIRA, SalesForce, ServiceNow or other similar project management software. 

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 duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. 

Benefits & Perks 

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance, including stock and bonuses. 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.  

Who We Are 

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com