Counsel – Appellate and Strategic Litigation

Walmart

. Manage and support federal and state-court appeals across complex commercial and intellectual-property disputes, consumer class actions, agency rulemaking, employment litigation, tax disputes, and premises-liability litigation .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in appellate litigation, including brief-writing, legal research, and the development of persuasive legal arguments. Possesses strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and outside counsel on complex legal issues.

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Appellate LitigationBrief-WritingLegal ResearchVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchBrief-WritingAppellate Strategy DevelopmentLegal ReasoningPersuasive Argument Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationIntellectual CuriosityCapacity to Assimilate Information QuicklyExceptional Verbal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Law DegreeLicense to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Federal Court AppealsState Court AppealsCommercial DisputesIntellectual Property DisputesConsumer Class ActionsEmployment LitigationTax DisputesPremises Liability LitigationConstitutional LawAdministrative Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and support federal and state-court appeals across complex commercial and intellectual-property disputes, consumer class actions, agency rulemaking, employment litigation, tax disputes, and premises-liability litigation
Research complex legal issues
Review and revise draft appellate briefs
Provide input on appellate strategy
Coordinate with outside counsel on amicus support and oral-argument preparation
Collaborate with Walmart litigation teams to preserve important legal issues for appeal
Provide strategic input on significant motions
Work with legal and policy teams to identify opportunities for affirmative litigation
Develop creative responses to emerging business, regulatory, and public-policy challenges
Track and analyze developments in the nation’s appellate courts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree from an accredited law school
4 years’ experience in law
License to practice law in at least one state
Experience with appellate litigation, including brief-writing, legal research, and development of appellate arguments, or significant exposure to appellate practice through judicial clerkships
Exceptional verbal and legal-reasoning abilities
Capacity to assimilate new information quickly and develop persuasive legal arguments on short notice
Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to master legal issues relevant to Walmart’s business interests
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
Experience involving constitutional law, administrative law, or federal preemption is a plus
Leading cross-functional teams is a preferred qualification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U education benefit, including fully paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs
Stock compensation may be included for certain positions