• Counsel-Product and Technology

    Walmart (Bentonville, AR)


    Position Summary...

     

    Walmart’s Product & Tech legal team is seeking a business-oriented, forward-thinking Counsel to support our global technology and AI acceleration initiatives. This role focuses on advising internal teams on legal matters related to data, privacy, AI/ML and emerging technologies.

     

    You’ll provide practical legal guidance to clients related to Walmart’s technology and AI acceleration initiatives. This lawyer will be asked to identify and mitigate risk related to transactions involving new products and new markets, while enabling those teams to reach their priorities and goals.

     

    What you'll do...

     

    + Structure, draft and negotiate complex technology agreements, including cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), AI licensing, data-sharing, technology partnership, data processing (DPAs), and data transfer agreements.

    + Ensure all contracts meet data protection requirements and reflect accurate implementation, security, and legal obligations.

    + Lead negotiations with internal and external parties to finalize contract terms including provisions related to data sharing, processing, and transfer.

    + Provide product counsel by evaluating new technology features related to Walmart’s emerging technologies and AI acceleration initiatives to identify potential risks and liabilities and collaborating with internal subject matter experts and business teams to address risks within the confines of stated deadlines and objectives.

    + Establishing standard operating procedures to determine whether new features and products are ready to launch, and to subsequently monitor effectiveness of risk-mitigation strategies over time.

    + Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and industry standards such as CCPA, and others through contract terms and operational practices.

    + Provide Cross-Functional collaboration with Walmart’s compliance organization and other stakeholders to align existing systems with Walmart’s evolving technology infrastructure.

    What you'll bring

    + J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

    + Expertise in technology transactions, regulatory governance, AI governance, cybersecurity, and data privacy, with a strong ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.

    + Strong background advising on contracts involving data processing, privacy, APIs, cloud-based platforms, AI-powered enterprise solutions, and emerging technology innovations.

    + Demonstrated ability to assess legal risk in fast-paced environments and propose practical, business-aligned solutions.

    + Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across legal, compliance, product, and engineering teams.

    + Experience navigating large, complex organizations and building consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.

    + A proactive mindset, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

    Preferred Qualifications

    In-house counsel experience within a technology-forward organization or legal team advising on emerging technologies and AI. Deep understanding of privacy frameworks, data security protocols, AI governance, and their impact on contractual commitments in APIs, cloud-based and AI-powered platforms solutions.

    Why Join Us

    At Walmart, you’ll join a mission-driven legal team that’s helping build trustworthy, responsible technology platforms for millions of users. Your work will help shape our legal foundation as we navigate the intersection of innovation, privacy, and customer trust. **Your Career Journey at Walmart**

     

    At Walmart, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us as recruiters: We’ll reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in "@walmart.com.” or “@samsclub.com”. All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: http://careers.walmart.com . There is no cost or payment required to apply or be considered for a position. If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity. Thank you for exploring opportunities at Walmart! 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. 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. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . 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.

     

    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.

     

    For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://one.walmart.com/) .

     

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

     

    Primary Location...

     

    811 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

     

    Walmart 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.

     

    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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.