[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Walmart jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Walmart · United States # Senior Lead Counsel, Government Response Team (GRT) United States Manager or lead $195,000.00 - $370,000.00 Legal & Compliance Listed on Walmart’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Walmart’s careers site →](https://careers.walmart.com/us/en/jobs/R-2646543) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Walmart](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/) / Senior Lead Counsel, Government Response Team (GRT) ## Job description - Identify, prioritize, and manage risks to the Company, including by engaging and supervising outside counsel and collaborating with internal clients to develop risk-mitigation strategies - Provide legal advice to the Company by identifying and explaining key risks and positioning Company leadership to make informed decisions - Collaborate with senior Company executives to respond to significant risks - Partner with Compliance and Business Units to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to encourage and continue early and proactive engagement of in-house counsel What you’ll bring… Law degree from an accredited law school and 7 years’ experience in law. License to practice law in at least one state. Experience leading cross-functional teams. Relevant government enforcement experience, e.g., proven success as a federal or state prosecutor managing criminal and/or civil litigation. Substantial and diverse investigations experience, e.g., at a regulatory or enforcement agency or in private legal practice Experience leveraging technology to streamline processes, communication and workflows - Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience with fast-paced, deadline-driven projects and assignments - Proven track record of risk identification, assessment, and mitigation Management/supervision experience, including experience empowering others to operate with autonomy while adhering to the type of standards that have come to define the Walmart brand. 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. For information about PTO, see [https://one.walmart.com/notices](https://one.walmart.com/notices). 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. 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. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $195,000.00 - $370,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: - Stock ## Qualifications 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: United States - Pay: $195,000.00 - $370,000.00[Apply on Walmart’s careers site →](https://careers.walmart.com/us/en/jobs/R-2646543) ## More jobs at Walmart ### [(USA) Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/2ea121bb872f9550089e/) United States ### [Senior Counsel - Realty Center of Expertise](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/bda49c479518c138b7e4/) United States ### [(MEDIX) 2nd Shift- Shipping and Receiving Coordinator, Central Fill, Health and Wellness Central Operations - Health and Wellness](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/2304224fb7d41ab45544/) United States ### [(PRI) Personal Shopper Sam's Club PT](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/c483611dba8899fcc347/) United States ### [(PRI) RX Tech Certified Sam's Club, Rx Tech](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/94880113565588071a41/) United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [General Counsel, Government Contracts](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honeywell-international/jobs/c00124d785209f16501e/) Honeywell International · Washington, DC, United States ### [Director, Government Contracts Counsel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/jobs/58ffcab0d98db21da3c9/) Coherent · Washington, DC, United States ### [Senior Counsel, Cyber Security and Incident Response](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coreweave/jobs/0252f4dcc79b3eb8f042/) CoreWeave · Dallas, TX, Livingston, NJ, Manhattan, NY, Sunnyvale, CA ### [Assistant Corporate Counsel – Transactions – Government Contracts, Privacy, and Strategic Projects](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/expeditors-international/jobs/aff7f2c06bd6b77ddf26/) Expeditors International · Seattle, WA, United States ### [Government Contracts Associate General Counsel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton-holding/jobs/5c2ce3522b39e02740e2/) Booz Allen Hamilton Holding · McLean, VA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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