Lead Counsel I, Labor & Employment

6-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Lead Counsel I, Labor & Employment

Are you a trusted legal expert looking for an opportunity to apply your knowledge while working alongside the world’s largest retailer? Walmart is looking for a Lead Counsel I, Labor & Employment, who will drive strategy while empowering the organization to make informed decisions that align to enterprise objectives.

### Job Description
As a Lead Counsel I, Labor & Employment, you will provide day-to-day legal guidance and collaborate with business partners, People partners, and other stakeholders in . Labor and Employment law. You will support the business in . traditional labor law, provide labor and employment law guidance to business partners in various areas of the . business, develop strategies to respond to client's labor law issues, and counsel clients regarding legal compliance. You will also develop and foster relationships as business partners with client by understanding the business goals and objectives, providing business related input, and providing legal advice 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.

### Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have comprehensive experience with all aspects of . traditional labor laws and counseling the business on labor matters. You must be a subject matter expert in employment law and have substantial, diverse legal experience (ex. combination of in-house, government, leading law firm, etc.). You must also be able to empower your business partners while working collaboratively to achieve cross-functional goals, work proactively and leverage preventative measures in the spirit of protecting stakeholders, customers, and employees, and have effective communication skills to interact with senior leadership and stakeholders.

### Benefits & Perks

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. 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.

### Job Requirements

Walmart is looking for a Lead Counsel I, Labor & Employment, to join their Legal division. The successful candidate must have a law degree from an accredited law school and 6 years’ experience in law, 2 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams, and a license to practice law in at least one state. Preferred qualifications include comprehensive experience with all aspects of . traditional labor laws and counseling the business on labor matters, being a subject matter expert in employment law, having substantial, diverse legal experience (ex. combination of in-house, government, leading law firm, etc.), being able to empower your business partners while working collaboratively to achieve cross-functional goals, working proactively and leveraging preventative measures in the spirit of protecting stakeholders, customers, and employees, and having effective communication skills to interact with senior leadership and stakeholders.

### Salary

The salary for this position is competitive.

### Location

This position is located in Bentonville, AR.

401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans

Legal Expertise, Problem Solving, Collaborative Working, Business Advisory, Fast-Paced Environment

Law degree from an accredited law school

Qualification and Experience Law degree from an accredited law school and 6 years’ experience in law, License to practice law in at least one state

Legal