Job Summary:

The primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for managing matters that directly affect Lowe's various business units, by conducting fact-finding, applying expertise in discrete legal areas, and conducting legal research in support of the Lowe's Legal Department. This includes responsibility for overseeing discovery, responding to client inquiries, communicating and coordinating with outside counsel, and completing specialized paralegal projects based on assigned practice group. This role is also responsible for drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs specialized paralegal tasks based on attached practice area including claim review and issue recognition, investigating and responding to notices of violation, subpoenas, etc.

Completes legal submissions to regulatory agencies and compliance-related tasks, prepares reports and other documents representing factual information, communicates with federal, state, and local officials regarding matters, and researches relevant regulations, codes, case law to track development of regulatory landscape and apply such to Lowe’s business processes.

Manages and coordinates fact finding and discovery by conducting legal research (e.g., prepares and submits legal hold requests, prepares due diligence summary reports after contacting business units, and federal, state, and local officials for information and discussion).

Drafts legal correspondence and documents that require legal expertise, tailors them based on transaction specific details and utilizes the matter management system to memorialize finalized documents and correspondence.

Performs legal research as it relates to assigned matters utilizing legal training and experience to determine applicability of research to assigned issue and prepare research memoranda analyzing legal issues for attorney review.

Prepares and identifies legal materials needed for transactional closings, depositions, regulatory filings hearings, and presentations and resolves legal questions prior to attorney review.

Obtains and reviews key due diligence information, prepares summary reports, runs queries and pulls relevant statutes, regulations and case law for attorney review.

Intakes and triages requests from business clients and outside counsel and responds to client requests for information in a timely and efficient manner.

Completes filings and compliance actions by managing documents and deadlines and collaborating with peers across the company as well as outside counsel.

Creates exhibits, charts, and diagrams representing factual information.

Utilizes knowledge of business process and applies legal analytical skills to determine needed changes to company protocols to ensure continued compliance with changing regulations, laws, and consent decrees in assigned area.

Applies legal training and experience to conduct fact investigations, interview relevant stakeholders, and provide investigation summaries, including factual findings and recommended future actions.

Manages project initiation, including initial analysis and assessment, and preparation of initial drafts of relevant transaction documents; Performs legal and factual research to resolve various complaints, issues or problems, including issues related to customer claims, business operations, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

H.S. Diploma with 8 years' experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm OR associate’s degree with 4 years' experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm OR bachelor's degree with experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm

Additional work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

3 years' experience drafting legal documents

Paralegal certificate or State-designated paralegal certification

Experience working in a corporate law department

Retail Experience

Experience with matter management systems

About Lowe’s:

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

EEO Statement

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.