Counsel, Tech and Data Regulatory (Global) – Privacy

About the role

As Counsel, you will provide strategic legal guidance to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role involves managing risks, advising on corporate governance, and collaborating with internal teams and external counsel to resolve legal matters effectively. You will oversee legal documentation, conduct research, and support business transactions, fostering strong partnerships across functions. The position requires leadership in developing legal strategies, promoting ethical standards, and driving continuous improvement to protect the company’s interests and advance its operational goals.

About the team

The team supports global privacy, data protection, and technology matters within a dynamic retail environment. Collaborating closely with senior attorneys and cross-functional partners across product, engineering, marketing, security, and international business units, the team provides legal guidance to ensure compliance and manage risks. It focuses on implementing policies, conducting research, drafting legal documents, and offering day-to-day advisory services. The team emphasizes strong corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management while fostering collaboration and leadership across business functions to support the company’s strategic objectives and operational success.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to business partners, ensuring informed decision-making aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local laws, supporting regulatory adherence and risk management.
• Collaborate with internal teams and outside counsel to develop strategies for resolving legal matters and managing risks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, contracts, and policies to support business initiatives.
• Oversee corporate governance processes and maintain knowledge of relevant laws and standards.
• Lead and mentor associates, fostering professional development and performance excellence.
• Support business transactions by coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring legal compliance.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance within complex business environments.
• Strong ability to provide clear legal counsel and guidance to business partners, enabling informed decision-making aligned with company objectives.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to develop and implement legal strategies that support business initiatives and ensure compliance.
• Demonstrated skill in managing legal risks, supervising outside counsel, and conducting thorough legal research and investigations.
• Effective leadership capabilities in mentoring and developing associates while fostering a high-performing, ethical, and accountable team culture.

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

• Leading cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates. Eligibility requirements apply.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses and stock for certain positions.

Location: 811 Excellence, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America.