Innovate in Bengaluru

This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowe's offers an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site gym and clinic, and other perks to enhance your work experience. 

About Lowe’s
Lowe’s is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

About Lowe’s India

Lowe’s India, the Global Capability Center of Lowe’s Companies Inc., is a hub for driving our technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. Based in Bengaluru with over 4,500 associates, it powers innovations across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain, and customer experience. From supporting and launching homegrown solutions to fostering innovation through its Catalyze platform, Lowe’s India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while upholding strong commitment to social impact and sustainability. For more information, visit Lowes India

About the Team

Doing business legally and with integrity is at the heart of how we serve our customers, communities, and fellow associates.  The Legal team works diligently to protect Lowe’s reputation and brand.

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible to set up the Global contracts support team including setting up internal processes, efficient templates, negotiation playbooks hiring and managing a team of contract attorney and also support with drafting and negotiation of US and global contracts.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

• Independently drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements for US and global IT software, hardware, cloud, SAAS, consulting/advisory, other professional services and marketing/real estate contracts;
• Assisting in the monitoring of the global contract review process to ensure compliance with Lowe’s Agreement Guidelines, and satisfaction of internal business units/stakeholders;
• Managing a  team of employees responsible for US and global contracts review and negotiation
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to drive operational excellence in the contract management processes
• Assisting in the creation of contract templates and playbook for the Team; and in continuously improvising the contract processes
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload across teams, ensuring quality and timely deliverables
• Preparing dashboard, reports, workflow for the Team
• Assist in preparation of training materials for new joiners of the Team

Years of Experience:

• Minimum 10 to 12 years of work experience in an MNC/law firm

Education Qualification & Certifications (optional)

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• LLB or LLM graduate

Skill Set Required

Primary Skills (must have)

• Experience of review, drafting and negotiation of US and global contracts
• Strong global stakeholder management skills
• Critical thinking, good negotiation skills, excellent verbal and written communication, familiar with various templates, ability to research;
• People management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and in groups; and
• Exceptional integrity and work ethic.

Secondary Skills (desired)

• Prior experience of implementing and managing the global contracts legal teams is an added advantage.

Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.