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Position Summary...

What you'll do...

What You'll Do

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 Associate Counsel - 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.

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
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Identifying and recommending ways to continually improve and streamline processes and practices

You'll sweep us off our feet if...

• 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

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 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