Counsel-Product and Technology

Position Summary

Walmart’s Product & Tech legal team is seeking a business-oriented, forward-thinking Counsel to support our global technology and AI acceleration initiatives. This role focuses on advising internal teams on legal matters related to data, privacy, AI/ML and emerging technologies.

You’ll provide practical legal guidance to clients related to Walmart’s technology and AI acceleration initiatives. This lawyer will be asked to identify and mitigate risk related to transactions involving new products and new markets, while enabling those teams to reach their priorities and goals.

• Structure, draft and negotiate complex technology agreements, including cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), AI licensing, data-sharing, technology partnership, data processing (DPAs), and data transfer agreements.
• Ensure all contracts meet data protection requirements and reflect accurate implementation, security, and legal obligations.
• Lead negotiations with internal and external parties to finalize contract terms including provisions related to data sharing, processing, and transfer.
• Provide product counsel by evaluating new technology features related to Walmart’s emerging technologies and AI acceleration initiatives to identify potential risks and liabilities and collaborating with internal subject matter experts and business teams to address risks within the confines of stated deadlines and objectives.
• Establish standard operating procedures to determine whether new features and products are ready to launch, and to subsequently monitor effectiveness of risk‑mitigation strategies over time.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and industry standards such as CCPA, and others through contract terms and operational practices.
• Provide cross‑functional collaboration with Walmart’s compliance organization and other stakeholders to align existing systems with Walmart’s evolving technology infrastructure.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Expertise in technology transactions, regulatory governance, AI governance, cybersecurity, and data privacy, with a strong ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Strong background advising on contracts involving data processing, privacy, APIs, cloud‑based platforms, AI‑powered enterprise solutions, and emerging technology innovations.
• Demonstrated ability to assess legal risk in fast‑paced environments and propose practical, business‑aligned solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across legal, compliance, product, and engineering teams.
• Experience navigating large, complex organizations and building consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

In‑house counsel experience within a technology‑forward organization or legal team advising on emerging technologies and AI. Deep understanding of privacy frameworks, data security protocols, AI governance, and their impact on contractual commitments in APIs, cloud‑based and AI‑powered platforms solutions.

• Law degree from an accredited law school and 4 years’ experience in law.
• License to practice law in at least one state.

811 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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