Position Summary...

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to lead as Senior Counsel providing strategic legal guidance on global privacy, data protection, and technology matters. The person in this role will influence enterprise-wide privacy strategy and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across global platforms. The right person combines deep subject-matter expertise in global data protection laws with strong operational judgment and the ability to enable innovation in complex, highly regulated environments.

What you'll do...

• Advise on existing and emerging global privacy laws and regulations, sector-specific privacy requirements, and regulatory developments.
• Partner with the compliance team on the development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-level privacy assessments and compliance programs.
• Lead legal risk identification and mitigation efforts related to privacy practices in business operations, product development, marketing, data analytics, and technology solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including compliance, privacy operations, product, technology, and public affairs—to develop scalable and practical legal guidance.
• Support the company’s response to privacy-related regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions, including managing communications, documentation, and advocacy strategy.
• Manage and mentor junior attorneys and legal professionals supporting global privacy initiatives, providing oversight, guidance, and professional development.
• Partner with Government Affairs teams and relevant stakeholders to establish enterprise-wide positions on emerging global privacy laws and consumer regulations advising on impact to the business.
• Advise on agreement terms related to privacy and consumer disclosures.
• Develop and maintain internal policies, playbooks, and training to promote privacy and consumer protection awareness across the organization.

What you'll bring...

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), license to practice law and membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience, with significant expertise in global privacy law and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience advising on enterprise compliance programs, data protection strategies, and risk management in large-scale operations.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prior in-house counsel or leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to explain complex legal concepts in clear, actionable terms.
• Strategic thinking with a business-centered, pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Passion for privacy, consumer trust, and building responsible innovation.
• Strong judgment, ownership, and clarity in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
• Ability to make well-reasoned, risk-based decisions without complete information and take accountability for outcomes, not just provide analysis.
• Ability to distill complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, practical guidance and to operate with a bias toward timely, decisive action.
• Comfort partnering closely with product, engineering, and business teams, balancing legal risk with business objectives in a pragmatic, solutions-oriented manner.
• Confident making decisions and moving matters forward

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.

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 $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 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 5 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, 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.