The Senior Counsel, Tech and Data Regulatory, Walmart Entities, will lead and direct legal advice to clients at Sam's Club and other business teams, domestically and internationally, and enable the business to reach its priorities and goals. The position will further manage significant legal issues related to emerging technology and provide legal advice and strategic direction to leadership in the organization.

Legal Advising & Compliance:

• Provide strategic and practical advice on privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, and other applicable global, federal, and state regulations.

• Collaborate with the Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Compliance teams to develop and implement privacy policies, standards, and controls.

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in privacy and data protection, assess impact, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.

Contract & Policy Support:

• Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements, vendor contracts, and other privacy-related documentation.

• Support privacy-related aspects of commercial agreements, including terms of use, privacy policies, and marketing agreements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with Product, IT, and Marketing teams to assess and mitigate privacy risks associated with new and existing technologies and initiatives, including generative AI and data analytics tools.

• Work with the Information Security team on incident response strategies and advise on privacy breach notifications.

Training & Awareness:

• Provide training and guidance to business teams on privacy compliance, legal requirements, and best practices.

Risk Assessment & Audits:

• Lead privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) to evaluate risks and ensure compliance.

• Support internal audits and regulatory inquiries related to privacy and data security.

Qualifications:

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Experience: 5+ years of legal experience, with a focus on privacy, data protection, and technology-related matters. In-house counsel experience preferred.

• Deep knowledge of privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR,, CPRA, etc. ) and their application in a retail or tech-focused environment.

• Strong understanding of data governance and emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI).

• Proven ability to manage complex projects, build cross-functional relationships, and provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice.

What You'll Bring:

• You have experience working with complex legal issues related to technology contracts both domestically and abroad.

• You empower your business partners while working collaboratively to achieve cross-functional goals within a corporate environment.

• You have a proven track record of risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.

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

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Who We Are

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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...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America