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The Role
Do your Best Work in Mooresville
This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up - we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.
Your Impact
The Lowe's Legal Department serves as an innovative, proactive and strategic business partner focused on accelerating profitable growth while protecting the Lowe's brand The Senior Counsel provides legal consultation on complex matters, enterprise-wide initiatives and/or matters significant to the company. This role is seen as a subject matter expert in at least one of area of law or have mid-level understanding of 3 or more areas of law or lines of business. The Senior Counsel handles matters independently and proactively consults with leadership on complex work.
What You Will Do
Minimum Qualifications
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.
This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up - we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.
Your Impact
The Lowe's Legal Department serves as an innovative, proactive and strategic business partner focused on accelerating profitable growth while protecting the Lowe's brand The Senior Counsel provides legal consultation on complex matters, enterprise-wide initiatives and/or matters significant to the company. This role is seen as a subject matter expert in at least one of area of law or have mid-level understanding of 3 or more areas of law or lines of business. The Senior Counsel handles matters independently and proactively consults with leadership on complex work.
What You Will Do
- Manages legal matters independently and proactively informs and seeks input from legal leadership team on complex work and enterprise- wide initiatives.
- Influences officers and builds alignment on key enterprise-wide strategic priorities by providing innovative and practical business oriented solutions on complex issues.
- Manages and provides direction regarding trends in various litigation categories and guidance to senior business leaders regarding risks and likely outcomes for all assigned litigation and pre-litigation matters.
- Proactively identifies legal risks by assessing internal and external trends, including the regulatory environment and partners with Lowe's leaderships team to develop solutions on key enterprise initiatives that will ultimately drive business results yet mitigate risk.
- Collaborates and leads the team by identifying risks and influencing decisions on complex projects impacting the enterprise.
- Serves as a trusted business partner and is the key point of contact for officer level stakeholders on key enterprise-wide initiatives and matters of significance to Lowe's.
- Assigns, oversees, and actively manages the work of outside counsel.
- Partners with the business to develop solutions to drive compliance with the industry's concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Oversees the work of the legal team to prepare training, deliver memorandum, and presentations on legal matters.
- Recruits, selects, and develops talent. Ensures talent is prepared for growth opportunities and advancement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
- Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited school or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
- 9-12 years practicing law in a law firm or in-house legal department
- Leadership experience with direct report responsibility or a leader of teams
- License to practice law in at least one state (or foreign jurisdiction, if lawyer is providing services to Company affiliates in that jurisdiction)
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.
What the Team is Saying
Seemantini Godbole
EVP, Chief Digital & Information Officer
Vivek B.
Director, Software Engineering
Laura M.
Lead Software Engineer
Hannah W.
Product Manager
Margot F.
Sr. Manager, Software Engineering
Rachel L.
Product Manager
Morgan S.
Associate Product Manager
Elaina W.
VP Applied AI, Data Products & Analytics
Anyae B.
Human Resources Director
Laura B.
Store Manager
Wayne E.
Senior Operations Manager
Elaine W.
VP Data Products, Applied AI, and Analytics
Jerry G.
Inclusion Network Leader
Sara K.
Inclusion Network Leader
Emily H.
Associate Merchant
Brook G.
HR Intern
Keshan J.
Sr. Field Merchant
Adam K.
Assistant Marketing Manager
Robin C.
Product Manager Inventory Replenishment and Planning
Cesar G.
Operations Manager Contact Center
Shari F.
Finance Manager
Jason B.
Store Manager
Benjamin C.
Merchandising Service Associate
Marvin Ellison
President & CEO
Grayson H.
VP Pricing, Promotions & Credit
Seemantini Godbole
EVP, Chief Digital & Information Officer
Lowe’s Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) with employer match supports long‑term savings for eligible associates. Ownership opportunities via a discounted employee stock purchase plan further strengthen financial benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and parental leave, plus adoption and family‑forming supports, provide meaningful time and resources for growing families. Return‑to‑work support and dependent care resources extend this coverage.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are available to regular full‑time and part‑time associates alongside mental‑health and EAP resources. Access for part‑time associates stands out in retail and broadens participation in core benefits.
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The Company
What We Do
It’s curious to think of innovation and stability co-existing. But we pair a 100-year track record of success with a hunger to do things differently. Everyone is in the work — tackling complex problems where your impact can build back or build up the communities we serve. We fill our halls with curious minds from all walks of life. Our differences make us stronger, which is why our leaders build cultures of recognition and inclusion. You are heard, and your curiosities are celebrated and championed here.
Why Work With Us
We have built a space where the curious can move freely. Up in title, up in skills, to the side with teams, or back to try something completely new. We help you find your path — because when you win, we all win.
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Lowe’s Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
2 days a week
