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Walmart
Bentonville, AR
Source: Walmart careers · View original posting
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Position Summary...
The Senior Counsel, IP provides strategic legal guidance by analyzing business objectives and regulatory requirements to support informed decision-making. This role supports intellectual property risk mitigation efforts, oversees open source compliance, and manages complex legal matters including contract review and intellectual property including patents. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, the Senior Counsel develops and implements legal strategies that align with corporate goals.
The position fosters ethical standards, supports workforce development, and ensures adherence to company policies while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence within a dynamic business environment.
Join the Intellectual Property Center of Expertise as a Senior Counsel. This team provides strategic legal advice and support across all Walmart businesses, collaborating closely with key stakeholders and subject matter experts within Legal and Compliance. The group focuses on risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property management, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Members contribute to developing legal strategies, reviewing contracts, and delivering training to enhance organizational capabilities.
The team fosters a professional environment dedicated to integrity, continuous improvement, and effective cross-functional partnership to support Walmart’s goals and operational success.
What you'll do...
Support developing, maintaining and counseling the company on pertinent patent law, open source software issues, and related policies, ensuring alignment with company standards.
Connect with Walmart’s business segments to understand product roadmaps and priorities, develop appropriate patent and IP strategies, and ensure coverage for key initiatives.
Work closely with technologists, engineers, and other functions to review open source software requests as well as help shepherd compliance efforts.
Manage relationships with internal clients and external counsel to address legal issues and mitigate risks effectively.
Promote ethical standards and compliance, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability across teams.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives by integrating legal insights into business decision-making and operational excellence.
The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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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.
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