IND_Director Corporate Counsel

Role overview

IND_Director Corporate Counsel at Lowes India

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.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale a centralized contracting model supporting multiple business functions (procurement, merchandising, technology, HR, supply chain, etc.).
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to align contracting practices and drive consistency.
• 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.
• Ensure strong contract governance, version control, audit readiness, and repository management.
• Lead CLM tool strategy, implementation, and adoption across the enterprise.
• Ensure alignment with global compliance, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Contracts COE team, including Senior Manager – Contracts.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability enhancement.
• Drive transparency and data-driven decision-making in contracting operations. 15+ years of experience working in a Leadership position within the legal department of a multi-national company.
• Required Minimum Qualifications.
• Skill Set Required .

Employment details

• Location: Bengaluru [Karnātaka] [India]

Additional role details

• 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.
• Contracts COE Strategy & Leadership.
• Define and execute the vision and strategy for the Contracts COE aligned with global Legal and business priorities.
• 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.
• Influence decision-making by balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Contract Lifecycle Management & Governance.
• Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle management (CLM) including drafting, review, negotiation, execution, and post-contract management.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, financial, operational, and regulatory risks in contracts.
• 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.
• 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.
• Education Qualification & Certifications .
• LLB/LLM graduate.
• 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).