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Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Join the Litigation team and advise business and leadership about legal rights, obligations and risks while managing a docket of tort litigation cases for the world’s largest retailer. The Counsel III, Tort Litigation role is critical to develop mitigation strategies by 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 also retain, manage, and collaborate closely with outside counsel to drive case strategy, review, and edit court submissions, and manage legal spend.

You’ll make an impact by…

• Creating strategies for the Company’s tort litigation portfolio
• Developing business best practices and procedures that will mitigate corporate risk
• Identifying the need for legal support for business transactions and projects
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Possessing a law degree from an accredited law school and 4 years’ experience practicing law
• Having a license to practice law in at least one state

You’ll sweep us off our feet if… 

• You’re a subject matter expert in tort 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

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. careers.walmart.com 

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 4 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