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Walmart

Associate Counsel

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  • Full Time
  • $80,000 - $155,000
  • Bentonville, AR
March 20, 2025 Attorney

Job Description

Position Summary...Join the Litigation team of the world’s largest retailer to manage a docket of general liability tort matters in consultation with in-house and outside counsel.  The Counsel I - Tort role is critical to implementing mitigation strategies and ensuring consistent implementation of company policies and practices, including those relating to litigation and appeals. You will collaborate with cross functional teams to mitigate legal and business risk.  You will analyze litigated cases, determine complexity and value for possible resolution or ongoing litigation, and partner with other teams to identify and preserve discovery items and evidence.  You will also retain, manage and collaborate closely with outside counsel to drive case strategy, review court submissions, manage legal spend and spot Company risks.What you'll do...

What you'll do...

  • Creating strategies for the Company’s tort litigation portfolio
  • Developing business best practices and procedures that will mitigate corporate risk
  • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
  • Identifying and recommending ways to continually improve and streamline processes and practices

What you'll bring...

  • You have experience managing and resolving tort claims pre- and post-litigation
  • You’re driven to execute and to act quickly
  • You’re process-minded and look for opportunities to streamline for improved efficiency and effectiveness
  • You have strong communication skills to interact with senior leadership and stakeholders
  • You have experience working in cross-functional teams

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

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 purposesThe amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employmentIt will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. 

 

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? 

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 $80,000.00-$155,000.00

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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 2 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.

Primary Location...702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Salary
  • $80,000 - $155,000


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