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Position Summary...We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Counsel to oversee data privacy, HIPAA compliance, and state health privacy laws. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare law, with a focus on data privacy and regulatory compliance. This role will be instrumental in ensuring that our organization adheres to all relevant legal standards and best practices.

What you'll do...

• Legal Compliance and Advisory:

  • Provide expert advice on matters related to data privacy, HIPAA, and state health privacy laws.
  • Work with compliance to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Monitor changes in laws and regulations and update company policies accordingly.

• Risk Management:

  • Identify and assess risks related to data privacy and health information security.
  • Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

• Incident Response:

  • Collaborate on the response to data breaches and other incidents involving health information.
  • Coordinate with relevant departments to investigate and resolve incidents promptly.

• Policy Development:

  • Draft and review company policies related to data privacy and health information security.
  • Ensure that all policies are aligned with current laws and best practices.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to ensure compliance and address any concerns.

What you'll bring:

• Education:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active membership in good standing with a state bar association.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in healthcare law, with a focus on data privacy, HIPAA, and state health privacy laws.
  • Proven track record of managing and advising on complex legal and regulatory issues.

• Skills:

  • Strong understanding of federal and state health privacy laws and regulations.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare organization or with healthcare clients.
• Familiarity with technology and cybersecurity issues related to health information.

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.

Belonging

At Walmart, our vision is "everyone included." By fostering a workplace culture where everyone is—and feels—included, everyone wins. Approximately 90% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Walmart or Sam’s Club – our associates and customers reflect the makeup of all of America, as well as the 18 other countries where we operate. By making Walmart a welcoming place where all people feel like they belong, we’re able to engage associates, strengthen our business, improve our ability to serve customers, and support the communities where we operate. We aim to create a culture where every associate feels valued for who they are, rooted in respect for the individual.

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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Washington, District of Columbia US-09767:The annual salary range for this position is $208,000.00-$416,000.00

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Bentonville, Arkansas US-09401:The annual salary range for this position is $160,000.00-$320,000.00

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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 6 years’ experience in law.

License to practice law in at least one state.

2 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams.

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