Walgreens

Sr. Director & Managing Counsel - Compensation and Benefits

Walgreens$160K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited school
  • At least 8 years of legal experience in a corporate or private law setting
  • Licensure to practice law in one state, with preference for Illinois
  • 5+ years advising senior executives on legal matters
  • Demonstrated experience in financial decision-making
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in legal teams or within a business unit
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Formulate and implement legal strategies to support business goals.
  • Serve as primary legal contact for assigned divisions, providing comprehensive advice.
  • Advise senior executives on legal issues aligned with business objectives.
  • Collaborate with legal resources to minimize risk and reduce outside counsel expenses.
  • Identify high-risk areas and create risk mitigation strategies.
  • Leverage legal expertise to support business unit objectives.
  • Oversee the mentoring and development of legal staff across divisions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions
  • Sign-on and retention bonuses
  • Paid leave and compliance initiatives
  • Access to professional development resources
  • Opportunities for diverse and inclusive work culture
  • Engagement in community and team-building activities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Senior Director & Managing Counsel, Compensation and Benefits is a highly visible enterprise legal leadership role with responsibility for all legal matters related to compensation, benefits, and ERISA governance across Walgreens. The position oversees legal support for health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, executive compensation, incentive compensation, sign-on and retention programs, paid leave compliance, ERISA litigation, and employment-related agreements. The role partners closely with executive leadership, HR, Total Rewards, Labor Relations, and external vendors to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, support plan design and administration, and provide strategic legal guidance on complex compensation and benefits matters affecting the organization.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Formulates and implements legal strategy for an assigned business division to support its long term business goals and objectives. Alternatively, may develop strategies and processes required for successful provision of legal services within a Legal business unit. Accountable for establishing and maintaining the expectations of the business division supported or legal function/service provided.
  • Functions as the senior legal leader and primary point of contact on all legal matters for an assigned division or business unit of the Walgreen Company or a legal entity that is part of the Walgreens family of companies and is accountable for delivering accurate, timely and comprehensive legal advice to the entity they serve.
  • Provides advice and counsel to the top division executives and the most senior executives of the assigned division or business unit on a broad range of legal issues and to ensure consistency of approach and philosophy, including but not limited to material legal and business matters impacting or potentially impacting the division. Engages business leaders and their teams in public policy, strategy development and execution.
  • Collaborates with and creates business solutions with the appropriate legal resources in the Legal division so as to optimize service deliverables, mitigate risk to Walgreens, minimizes the expense associated with the use of outside counsel and drive solutions for the business.
  • Identifies high risk areas and creates joint mitigation opportunities for the supported division or in the case of the SME functions, in support of cross-divisional legal interpretations and support.
  • Leverages legal expertise and business acumen to support the division in achieving its objectives.
  • Identifies process improvements available to the business and ensure that best practices are shared with other Legal Business Partners and the leadership of the Legal Division to facilitate continuous process improvement and effectively avoid unnecessary expenses.
  • Oversees and directs the work of law professionals, paraprofessionals and support staff. Directs the allocation of appropriate legal resources to meet divisional objectives and to provide the highest level of customer support. Ensures the ongoing training and development of direct reports.
  • Develops and mentors staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; builds and maintains employee morale and motivation; ensures the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies; fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • May select and engage outside counsel to provide critical support on complex legal, regulatory and business issues.
  • Acts an integral part of the leadership and fabric of the supported division to facilitate an environment of trust, the timely involvement of appropriate resources from the Legal Division. Garners and effectively utilizes a deep understanding of the operations, strategic direction and industry trends for the supported business unit or legal entity.


External Basic Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and at least eight (8) years legal work experience within a corporation and/or private law practice.
  • Required licensure to practice law in at least one state
  • Required Illinois bar membership or active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • Active Illinois bar membership or active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • At least five (5) years of experience providing legal advice and counsel to senior business leaders and their teams.
  • Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
  • Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Experience developing and executing strategies at the business unit level
  • At least 5 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
  • At least 5 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership.
  • Willing to travel up to/at least 25% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).


Preferred Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and at least eight (8) years post-bar attorney legal work experience within a corporation and/or private law practice.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

About Walgreens

Walgreens is the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2010 sales of $67 billion. The company operates 7,689 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Each day, Walgreens provides nearly 6 million customers the most convenient, multichannel access to consumer goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health and wellness services, and advice in communities across America. Walgreens scope of pharmacy services includes retail, specialty, infusion, medical facility, and mail service, along with respiratory services. These services improve health outcomes and lower costs for payers including employers, managed care organizations, health systems, pharmacy benefit managers, and the public sector. Take Care Health Systems is a Walgreens subsidiary that is the largest and most comprehensive manager of worksite health centers and in-store convenient care clinics, with more than 700 locations throughout the country.

Walgreens Careers

Joining Walgreens means becoming part of a team dedicated to inspiring health and well-being across America. As a cornerstone of the community, Walgreens offers unparalleled job opportunities in the retail and healthcare sectors, making it an ideal place for professional growth and innovation. Work You’ll Do At Walgreens, every position contributes to our mission of delivering premier health solutions while ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters growth. Our team members are at the forefront of transforming customer experiences through dedication and expertise. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Embrace the opportunity to lead at Walgreens, where we combine industry expertise with a culture of innovation. Our leadership is committed to nurturing a professional environment where ideas thrive and leadership skills are honed through comprehensive diversity training and leadership development programs. Engage in Meaningful Work Join a team that values hard work and creativity, where your skills will be enhanced through challenging projects and collaborative team efforts. Walgreens is not just about filling prescriptions—it's about offering solutions that promote healthier communities. Explore Career Opportunities Whether you're looking for an entry-level position or a more advanced professional role, Walgreens offers a range of career paths in dynamic business areas. From in-store roles to corporate support, our job opportunities are designed to fit a variety of skills and interests. Internship and Employment Benefits Start your career with a Walgreens internship and gain hands-on experience that paves the way for future employment. Our interns work on real projects that matter, gaining skills that are crucial for future success. Full-time team members enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and exclusive employee discounts. Invest in Your Career Growth Walgreens is committed to the career development of our employees. We provide resources and training that encourage continuous learning and career advancement. With support for certifications and networking opportunities, team members can expand their professional horizons and achieve their career goals. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the diverse range of hiring opportunities at Walgreens by exploring open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players ready to make a significant impact. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work at Walgreens. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Walgreens. At Walgreens, we are excited to see where your ambition takes you. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of health and wellness for everyone.
Learn more about Walgreens
Size
202,000 employees
Market Cap
$32.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$696 million
Founded
1901
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$141.5 billion
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