Manager, Legal – Corporate Transactions, Subsidiary Governance

Walmart

. Support corporate transactions and strategic projects, including M&A, joint ventures, investments, warrants, IPO-related work, restructurings, and entity rationalizations .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesJunior💰 $80,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in managing corporate transactions, legal entity governance, and compliance documentation while maintaining strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficient in building scalable systems and improving workflows across legal and corporate functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Corporate Transactions ManagementLegal Entity GovernanceProcess ImprovementDocument Management SystemsStakeholder Communication

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

M&AJoint VenturesInvestmentsIPO-Related WorkDiligence ManagementClosing ChecklistsCorporate Records MaintenanceSOP DevelopmentKnowledge ManagementLegal Document Handling

Soft Skills

Excellent OrganizationAttention to DetailHigh OwnershipSound JudgmentStrong Communication

Tools & Technologies

Document Management SystemsSpreadsheetsTrackersTechnology Tools

Industry Keywords

Legal StudiesBusiness AdministrationClaims InvestigationCorporate GovernanceTransaction Materials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support corporate transactions and strategic projects, including M&A, joint ventures, investments, warrants, IPO-related work, restructurings, and entity rationalizations
Manage diligence requests, disclosure schedules, closing checklists, signatures, deliverables, post-closing obligations, and closing binders
Support legal entity governance, including board and shareholder actions, officer and director appointments, filings, records, and related documentation
Maintain subsidiary ownership, governance, approval, consent, resolution, and corporate records
Build SOPs, playbooks, trackers, summaries, document repositories, and knowledge-management tools
Monitor relevant legal and market developments and help identify opportunities to improve workflows and processes
Work across Legal, Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Walmart's global businesses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field and 1 year's experience in legal, claims investigation, or relevant area OR 3 years' experience in legal, claims investigation, or related area
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, stakeholders, and documents
High ownership, initiative, follow-through, and self-starter mindset
Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to know when to escalate
Strong written and verbal communication skills with lawyers, business partners, outside counsel, and senior stakeholders
Process-improvement mindset and interest in building scalable systems
Comfort working with legal documents, governance records, transaction materials, confidential information, technology tools, spreadsheets, trackers, and document-management systems

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
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefits, including high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid by Walmart through Live Better U
Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions