Senior Counsel (Copyright & Trademark Litigation)

Position Summary...

This position is responsible for leading litigation strategy for a docket of commercial disputes, primarily in the areas of copyright and trademark law. As senior counsel, you will manage all aspects of threatened and actual litigation, including setting strategy, editing legal filings, managing discovery, supervising outside counsel, and collaborating closely with internal clients and partners. You will spot risks for remediation, identify emerging trends, and advise the company on legal rights and obligations. Exercising exceptional judgment and litigation skills, you will help the Company navigate a complex and changing legal landscape.

What you'll do...

• Develop legal strategies for commercial litigation matters, primarily in the areas of copyright and trademark.

• Retain and manage qualified outside counsel,

• Set budgets and closely manage litigation expenses.

• Provide actionable, clear, and timely advice to internal clients.

• Recognize operational risks and work with stakeholders to remediate them.

• Identify emerging litigation trends, spot issues across matters, and ensure consistency of positions.

What you'll bring?

• Have at least five years of subject matter expertise in copyright and trademark litigation, including experience responding to demand letters and proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

• Have had an array of professional experiences, including private practice, in-house litigation management, and/or a judicial clerkship.

• Are a thought leader who thinks critically about the law, stays abreast of changes in the legal landscape, and contributes meaningfully to legal discourse and scholarship.

• Communicate complicated legal principles in a way that is easily understood and delivers decisive advice that can be acted upon by busy non-lawyers .

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and work with a sense of urgency.

• Are an excellent legal writer.

• Consistently exercise good judgment and have keen instincts

• Are process-minded and have implemented solutions to streamline litigation management.

• Are friendly with a sense of humor.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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• Stock

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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 5 years' experience in law.
License to practice law in at least one state.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Leading cross-functional teams

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America