Counsel-Product and Technology

Position Overview

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, identifying and mitigating risk in transactions involving new products and new markets while enabling teams to reach their priorities and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure, draft and negotiate complex technology agreements, including cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), AI licensing, data-sharing, technology partnerships, data processing (DPAs) and data transfer agreements.
• Ensure all contracts meet data protection requirements and accurately reflect 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 emerging technologies and AI acceleration initiatives to identify potential risks and liabilities, collaborating with internal subject matter experts and business teams.
• Establish standard operating procedures to determine whether new features and products are ready to launch, and monitor the effectiveness of risk-mitigation strategies over time.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and industry standards such as CCPA through contract terms and operational practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Walmart’s compliance organization and other stakeholders to align systems with evolving technology infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 4 years’ experience practicing law.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 platform solutions.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Annual salary range of $110,000.00 - $220,000.00, plus annual/quarterly performance bonuses and stock options.
• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO (sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting).
• Additional benefits such as short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, and adoption/surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Walmart-paid education benefit program "Live Better U" covering tuition, books, and fees.