Counsel - Commercial Litigation (Indemnity Center of Expertise)

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Join the Walmart Indemnity Center of Expertise as Counsel.  This cross-functional team advises business clients and legal colleagues about Walmart’s rights and obligations associated with vendor and supplier contracts.  The Counsel role is critical to evaluating tort and commercial litigation where Walmart’s contractual indemnity rights may be implicated.  You will work with vendors, suppliers, and their attorneys and insurers while protecting Walmart’s rights.  The Counsel role may help facilitate the reporting of matters to Walmart’s insurers.  And you will develop and implement policies and best practices to ensure indemnity matters are handled efficiently and consistently. 

You’ll make an impact by…

• Advising Walmart on its contractual indemnity and insurance rights and obligations regarding tort and commercial litigation
• Developing business best practices and procedures that will drive consistency and efficiency
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Possessing a law degree from an accredited law school and 4 years’ experience practicing law
• Having a license to practice law in at least one state

You’ll sweep us off our feet if… 

• You’re a subject matter expert on indemnity claims and insurance policy interpretation
• You’re driven to execute and to act quickly
• You’re process-minded and look for opportunities to streamline for improved efficiency and effectiveness
• You have strong communication skills to interact with senior leadership and stakeholders
• You have experience working in cross-functional teams

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