Walmart’s Product & Tech legal team is seeking a business-oriented, forward-thinking Counsel to support global technology and AI acceleration initiatives, advising internal teams on legal matters related to data, privacy, AI/ML and emerging technologies.
Requirements
- 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.
- Deep understanding of privacy frameworks, data security protocols, AI governance, and their impact on contractual commitments in APIs, cloud-based and AI-powered platforms solutions.
- Experience with cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), AI licensing, data-sharing, technology partnership, data processing (DPAs), and data transfer agreements.
- Knowledge of data privacy laws and industry standards such as CCPA
- Experience navigating large, complex organizations and building consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies and AI acceleration initiatives
Responsibilities
- Structure, draft and negotiate complex technology agreements, including cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), AI licensing, data-sharing, technology partnership, data processing (DPAs), and data transfer agreements.
- Ensure all contracts meet data protection requirements and reflect accurate 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 Walmart’s emerging technologies and AI acceleration initiatives to identify potential risks and liabilities
- Establishing standard operating procedures to determine whether new features and products are ready to launch, and to subsequently monitor effectiveness of risk-mitigation strategies over time.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and industry standards such as CCPA, and others through contract terms and operational practices.
- Provide Cross-Functional collaboration with Walmart’s compliance organization and other stakeholders to align existing systems with Walmart’s evolving technology infrastructure.
Other
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 4 years’ experience in law
- Leading cross-functional teams
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across legal, compliance, product, and engineering teams.
- A proactive mindset, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
