Job Information
Walmart Senior Counsel (Product Safety and Consumer Protection) in Bentonville, Arkansas
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
The Senior Counsel, Product Safety and Consumer Protection in Regulatory & Specialty Legal counsels highly-regulated areas of the U.S. business at Walmart on regulatory requirements across multiple product categories and regulatory agencies. This is a cross-functional role working closely with multiple stakeholder groups across the company, such as Compliance, Merchandising, and Private Brands, to minimize regulatory and legal risk. This role will serve as subject matter expert on multiple regulatory issues. This role will also be responsible for working with Walmart's advertising and marketing legal teams to ensure our policies reflect up-to-date regulatory standards.
What You'll Do:
Taking a holistic approach in identifying and mitigating regulatory risks associated with regulated products
Working with multiple teams in various subject matter areas to set up processes that preserve regulatory compliance while also meeting business needs
Understanding the way regulators view products and how to reduce enforcement risk
Reviewing product claim substantiation
Effectively collaborating with internal stakeholders to establish best-in-class compliance functions in various product categories
Coordinating with legal, compliance, and business stakeholders
Escalating concerns based on risk to the company and recommending a plan of action for resolution and risk mitigation
What You'll Bring:
You worked at a regulator focused on consumer goods, e.g. CPSC, FDA, FCC, FTC
You have experience working on eCommerce from a regulatory perspective
You have experience working with legal and compliance stakeholders
You're process-minded and look for opportunities to streamline for improved efficiency and effectiveness
You have excellent communication and collaboration skills
You have experience working in large cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications :
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
Who We Are
Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com
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 $130,000.00-$260,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
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...
110 Midtown Shopping Center., Bentonville, AR 72716-0001, United States of America
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.