Senior Counsel, Walmart Sourcing

Position Summary...

Join the Walmart International legal team as Senior Counsel, Walmart Sourcing. This is a generalist position advising Walmart’s Sourcing organization with an emphasis on commercial contract work. This role requires a dynamic and business-oriented attorney with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The successful candidate will provide practical, strategic, frontline legal advice to Walmart Sourcing on a wide range of matters including commercial contracts, supplier development initiatives, and corporate entity governance and formation. The Senior Counsel will report to the Lead Counsel, Walmart Sourcing.

About Walmart Sourcing
Walmart Sourcing sits within Walmart International, and leverages its global presence to find, vet, and manage suppliers producing quality and affordable products for Walmart’s private brand portfolio. Walmart Sourcing helps support the company’s merchandising teams across all countries in which the company operates, with central leadership in Bentonville, and team members spread over 20 countries.

What You'Ll Do...

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements, including supplier, purchase and sale, SaaS, and services contracts.
• Provide frontline, actionable legal counsel to business clients on immediate and long-term objectives, as well as supplier- and product-related legal issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and subject matter legal experts to identify, analyze, and manage legal risks, including those related to antitrust, privacy, IP, trade, and data security. 
• Monitor and advise on regulatory developments and industry trends impacting sourcing, supply chain, and retail operations.
• Design and implement policies and training to reinforce legal and responsible sourcing practices.
• Help coordinate and manage regulatory compliance and corporate governance for entities within the Walmart Sourcing structure.
• Review and advise on corporate communications related to Sourcing activities and events.
• Support the Lead Counsel and other attorneys on the Walmart International legal team with strategic initiatives. 

What You’Ll Bring:

• Demonstrated commercial contracting experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to distill complex issues into clear summaries and simple guidance.
• Success navigating highly matrixed organizations to drive action and resolve issues.
• A record of working cross-functionally and influencing at all levels.
• Strong prioritization skills, with experience managing risk, impact, and tight deadlines.
• A record of taking initiative and managing issues through to completion.
• Familiarity with U.S. and international law relevant to sourcing, trade, and retail.
• Subject matter expertise in corporate governance and entity formation.
• Experience using AI and technology to improve performance and efficiency.  
• A service-oriented approach that builds strong teams and trusting relationships.
• Possess a law degree from an accredited law school and 5 years’ experience practicing law.
• A license to practice law in at least one state.
• For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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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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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 teams

Primary Location...

703 Associate Drive, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.