Associate Counsel - Last Mile Delivery

Position Summary... The Associate Counsel - Last Mile Delivery will manage a high-volume docket of arbitration matters and provide legal advice and counsel to the business regarding emerging trends. This role involves assessing legal risks, drafting and reviewing documents, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and assisting in the development of business strategies. The Associate Counsel also supports investigations, negotiates claims, and manages outside counsel relationships.. By fostering strong partnerships and maintaining high ethical standards, this position helps drive informed decision-making and promotes continuous improvement within the company’s legal framework. About the team: The Last Mile Litigation team supports Walmart’s dynamic Spark Driver platform by providing expert legal guidance and strategic solutions. This collaborative team excels in addressing complex legal challenges through developing litigation strategies, advising business partners, and creating innovative approaches. Members work closely to ensure compliance and manage risks effectively while fostering accountability and clear communication. The team values adaptability and continuous learning, promoting a professional environment where legal knowledge and problem-solving skills drive impactful results aligned with Walmart’s mission and standards. What you'll do... - Provide legal advice to support informed decision-making on rights, obligations, and risks across business initiatives. - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to draft, review, and edit legal documents and notices. - Assist clients in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including training delivery. - Identify, assess, and manage legal risks by coordinating with outside counsel and internal departments. - Support investigations, conduct legal research, and engage in direct negotiations and early case strategy on a litigation docket. - Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support business goals and compliance efforts. What you'll bring: - Proven experience providing legal advice and counsel to support business decisions and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. - Strong legal writing and communication skills to draft, review, and edit legal documents and correspondence. - Ability to identify, assess, and manage legal risks in collaboration with internal teams and external counsel. - Demonstrated accountability and adaptability in managing multiple priorities and evolving business needs. - Proficiency in legal research and conducting investigations and negotiations. - Commitment to upholding high ethical standards and promoting integrity in all actions. 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. The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ 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... 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.