Counsel, Cybersecurity

Job Posting Title: Counsel, Cybersecurity Job Summary: As Counsel, you will provide expert legal guidance to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role involves managing risks, advising on corporate governance, and collaborating with internal teams and external counsel to resolve legal matters effectively. You will oversee legal compliance, conduct investigations, draft and review legal documents, and contribute to strategic business initiatives. The position requires strong leadership in mentoring associates and fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement to support Walmart’s mission and operational success. About the team: The Cybersecurity Legal team offers expert legal guidance on regulatory compliance, risk management, external communications, and incident response. This team collaborates closely with business partners to align legal strategies with company objectives, ensuring adherence to corporate governance and applicable laws. Members contribute to managing investigations, supporting business initiatives, and addressing cybersecurity compliance. The team fosters a collaborative environment focused on delivering clear, informed counsel to enable sound decision-making and effective risk mitigation across the organization. Job Posting Description: Position Summary... As Counsel, you will provide expert legal guidance to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role involves managing risks, advising on corporate governance, and collaborating with internal teams and external counsel to resolve legal matters effectively. You will oversee legal compliance, conduct investigations, draft and review legal documents, and contribute to strategic business initiatives. The position requires strong leadership in mentoring associates and fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement to support Walmart’s mission and operational success. About the team: The Cybersecurity Legal team offers expert legal guidance on regulatory compliance, risk management, external communications, and incident response. This team collaborates closely with business partners to align legal strategies with company objectives, ensuring adherence to corporate governance and applicable laws. Members contribute to managing investigations, supporting business initiatives, and addressing cybersecurity compliance. The team fosters a collaborative environment focused on delivering clear, informed counsel to enable sound decision-making and effective risk mitigation across the organization. What you'll do... Provide legal advice and counsel to business partners, ensuring informed decision-making aligned with company objectives. Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, supporting risk management and regulatory adherence. Collaborate with internal teams and outside counsel to develop strategies for resolving legal matters and conducting investigations. Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, contracts, and policies to support business transactions and initiatives. Oversee corporate governance processes, maintaining knowledge of applicable laws and standards. Lead and mentor associates, fostering professional development and performance excellence. Support continuous improvement by evaluating legal and operational effectiveness and recommending enhancements. What you'll bring: Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve legal matters effectively. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity laws and ability to provide clear, actionable legal counsel to support business objectives. Proven expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management within complex business environments. Skilled in conducting investigations, legal research, and managing incident response with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and fostering a culture of compliance and accountability. 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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 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 4 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. Minimum Pay: 110000 Maximum Pay: 220000 Pay Frequency: Annual City: BENTONVILLE State: AR Country: United States Job Area: : [Corporate] Job Category: : [Legal] Management Level: G Job Family: Corporate Law Shift: Weekday Day Shift: Weekend Day Employment Type: Full time Brand: Walmart