JOB POST: Lowe’s India Is Hiring IND_Lead Legal Employment Counsel In Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

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About the Organisation

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.

About the Job Opportunity

This team will provide employment and labour compliance support and advice pertaining to Lowe’s business operations and employees in India.Advise HR, business leaders, and internal stakeholders on a wide range of employment matters, including hiring, separation, employee relations matter, workplace policies, and compensation.

Job Responsibilities:

This position will provide employment and labour compliance support and advice pertaining to Lowe’s business operations and employees in India. The job holder will, amongst other things, be responsible for the following:

Advise HR, business leaders, and internal stakeholders on a wide range of employment matters, including hiring, separation, employee relations matter, workplace policies, and compensation.
Draft, review, and update employment contracts, HR policies, handbooks, and other employee-related documentation
Responsible for labour related compliances and responding to queries/notices with labour/regulatory authorities on behalf of the Company
Advice Employee Relations related to interviews/investigations and provide necessary and timely counsel
Monitoring third party vendor audits on labor compliances and formulating risk mitigation strategy for the organization
Design and deliver training to HR and business teams on employment law developments and best practices
Collaborate with global employment counsel to ensure consistency and alignment with international practices and corporate policies
Manage and coordinate with external counsel on employment litigation, labour inspections, and regulatory matters
Monitor and interpret changes in employment laws and regulations and advise on potential impact

Eligibility & Qualifications:

Approximately 6 to 8 years post qualification experience specifically as an employment counsel/ advisor – working at a law firm or within the legal department of a multi-national company

Education Qualification & Certifications (optional)

Required Minimum Qualifications;

LLB or LLM graduate

Approximately 6 to 8 years post qualification experience specifically as an employment counsel/ advisor – working at a law firm or within the legal department of a multi-national company
Behaviour: Initiative, flexibility, ability to adapt to different types of business functions and cultures, ability to create and build frameworks internally to ensure compliance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and in groups.
Exceptional integrity and work ethic
High attention to detail in all assignments
Ability to understand the business needs as well as communicate and summarize detailed legal analysis for the consumption by internal groups