Director Legal

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

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:

The Director – Legal will lead and scale Lowe’s global Contracts Centre of Excellence from India, driving enterprise-wide contracting strategy, governance, risk management, and operational excellence. This role will oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle management across all business functions and geographies, with a strong focus on global (including US) contracting. The Director will lead a team of contract professionals and will be responsible for establishing standardized contracting frameworks, enhancing contract governance, mitigating legal and commercial risks, and enabling business growth through efficient and compliant contracting practices.

This role requires strategic leadership, global stakeholder engagement, program development, and building scalable processes that support Lowe’s business objectives and risk posture.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

Contracts COE Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the vision and strategy for the Contracts COE aligned with global Legal and business priorities.
• Build and scale a centralized contracting model supporting multiple business functions (procurement, merchandising, technology, HR, supply chain, etc.).
• Establish governance frameworks, operating models, and KPIs for contracting excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking, automation, and best practices.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership across Legal, Procurement, Finance, Technology, and business teams.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to align contracting practices and drive consistency.
• Influence decision-making by balancing legal risk with business objectives.

Contract Lifecycle Management & Governance

• Lead the integration of a cutting-edge Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool, setting a new global standard for how we leverage technology to drive speed, accuracy, and compliance.
• Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle management (CLM) including drafting, review, negotiation, execution, and post-contract management.
• Ensure strong contract governance, version control, audit readiness, and repository management.
• Lead CLM tool strategy, implementation, and adoption across the enterprise.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, financial, operational, and regulatory risks in contracts.
• Ensure alignment with global compliance, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Partner closely with Compliance, Risk, Audit, and Legal teams to embed risk-based contracting practices.
• Establish controls and monitoring mechanisms for contract compliance and audits.
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance on high-value, complex, and global contracts, especially US contracts.
• Support negotiation strategies involving indemnities, liability, IP, data privacy, and regulatory provisions.
• Act as an escalation point for critical negotiations and risk decisions.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Contracts COE team, including Senior Manager – Contracts.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability enhancement.
• Establish performance metrics, quality standards, and delivery excellence frameworks.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Provide periodic reporting and insights to senior leadership on contracting risks, performance, and trends.
• Present key metrics, risks, and strategic initiatives to Legal leadership and business stakeholders.
• Drive transparency and data-driven decision-making in contracting operations.

Years of Experience:

15+ years of experience working in a Leadership position within the legal department of a multi-national company.

Education Qualification & Certifications

Required Minimum Qualifications:

LLB/LLM graduate.

Skill Set Required

Primary Skills (Must have)

• Extensive experience in global contract lifecycle management and governance
• Proven ability to build and scale centralized COE models
• Strong expertise in US and international contracting frameworks
• Deep understanding of risk management, compliance, and regulatory environments
• Experience leading and developing large, high-performing teams
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior leadership levels
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills

Secondary Skills (desired)

• Experience implementing CLM tools and digital transformation initiatives
• Exposure to enterprise risk management frameworks
• Background in shared services or global capability centers (GCCs)

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.