ESG Lead Counsel

Bentonville, AR

Position Summary:

What you'll do:

This important role provides legal support and advice to the Walmart’s Sustainability and ESG teams.


You’ll make an impact by:

  • Supporting clients by providing the client with an informed understanding of the legal matter, obligations, and risks to allow the client to make informed decisions.  
  • Support the business in the areas of environmental sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG), including providing legal guidance and counseling.
  • Reviewing and advising on ESG goal setting and reporting, including coordinating with partners throughout the organization including marketing, merchandising, responsible sourcing, and others.
  • Coordinating legal review of Walmart’s annual ESG report and other public disclosures.
  • Partner with the business on various strategic and supplier ESG initiatives.
  • Identifying the need for and directing training.  
  • Engaging, directing, and supervising outside counsel.
  • Identifying the need for and directing legal support by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.   
  • Developing and fostering relationships as business partners with client by understanding the business goals and objectives, providing business related input.  
  • Support various projects relating to corporate governance, securities law, and general corporate matters.


You’ll sweep us off our feet if:

  • You have experience providing legal advice and support on a wide range of ESG matters, including public reporting requirements and other public statements.
  • You have a passion for ESG and sustainability.
  • You’re organized, disciplined, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • You have high standards and are a strategic thinker.


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. 


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 6 years’ experience in law;
  • Licensed to practice law in at least one state; and
  • At least 2 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams.


Preferred Qualifications:

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

  • Recent experience providing ESG-related legal advice and support to clients with large, multinational operations.
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