Lead Counsel and Group Director - Tech and Data

About the Team… Our Digital Citizenship Legal team sits at the intersection of law, data, and innovation-supporting some of the most complex and meaningful issues in the modern privacy and data landscape. Join us to help shape the future of responsible technology in retail.

About the position… Join Walmart’s Data and Technology team as Group Director and Senior Lead Counsel, Tech and Data, Regulatory! This is an exciting opportunity to make a global impact while working on high-impact privacy challenges at scale.

If you are an experienced and collaborative legal leader to lead strategic management and oversight of our enterprise privacy legal team, which supports a broad and dynamic portfolio, this role is for you.

You will manage a team of skilled attorneys - including counsel, senior counsel, and lead counsel positions - who advise on enterprise-wide privacy matters spanning U.S. state privacy laws, international regulations, GenAI, biometrics, e-commerce marketplaces, Walmart subsidiaries, financial services, marketing and subscription services, and digital services.

This is a leadership position for a seasoned attorney who brings strong general privacy law experience, a passion for developing legal talent, and the ability to deliver practical, solutions-oriented advice across a complex, fast-paced organization. Subject matter expertise in every portfolio area is not required; instead, you will serve as a leader who can effectively guide and empower your team, manage risk, and provide strategic direction to support business goals.

What you’ll do…

• Lead and manage a team of privacy-focused counsel, senior counsel, and lead counsel positions, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development.
• Oversee and coordinate the delivery of enterprise privacy legal advice across diverse portfolios.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, translating complex legal concepts into actionable business strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders in product, engineering, compliance, government affairs, and marketing to support privacy-by-design initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of enterprise privacy governance and compliance frameworks.
• Monitor global privacy and data protection developments and guide the team in adapting to evolving legal landscapes.
• Engage in high-priority strategic initiatives, including GenAI integration, biometric data governance, and digital service innovations.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the legal team and across the enterprise.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), license to practice law and membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in privacy and data protection law
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing other attorneys.
• Broad understanding of global privacy regulations and emerging technologies.
• Ability to manage complex, high-stakes matters and balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to nimbly navigate in a dynamic, ever-changing environment., Law degree from an accredited law school and 7 years’ experience in law. License to practice law in at least one state. 4 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications…

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

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.

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.