Job Description

Company: Pidilite Industries Limited
Position Title: Compliance Head - Legal & Contractual Obligations
Location: Mumbai (Head Office)
Reports To: President - Legal
Qualification: B.A. LL.B. / LL.B. (Chartered Accountant qualification is an added advantage)
Experience: Minimum 12-15 Years (including at least 5 years in a manufacturing organization)
Role Overview
Pidilite Industries Limited is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Compliance Head - Legal & Contractual Obligations to lead its global and domestic compliance framework.
This newly created role will focus on building, implementing, and continuously strengthening the company's compliance systems, ensuring adherence to statutory laws, contractual obligations, and global ethical standards across operations.
The incumbent will provide legal oversight, ensure risk mitigation, and foster a culture of compliance, governance, and accountability across business divisions in India and international markets (SAARC, Middle East, Africa, and Brazil).
Key Responsibilities
1. Legal & Contractual Compliance Oversight
Provide positive assurance of compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations, including new acquisitions and joint ventures.
Ensure substantive compliance in business operations across multiple areas such as:
Environment Law
Competition Law
Factories Act
Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Regulations
Sanctions, Territory Restrictions, and ESG frameworks
Monitor compliance of contractual obligations for international distributors through business managers and/or external advisors in key geographies.
Conduct periodic legal audits and reviews, prepare observation reports, and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
2. Compliance Framework Development & IT Enablement
Evaluate, enhance, and manage IT-enabled compliance systems for both substantive and technical compliance requirements.
Drive automation and process digitization to improve compliance monitoring and reporting efficiency.
Manage and periodically upgrade the Online Compliance Tool to ensure comprehensive tracking and documentation of compliance obligations.
Develop and implement structured processes for legal clearances and internal guidance notes across business operations.
Prepare and maintain a consolidated repository of all applicable laws and regulations (domestic and international), ensuring timely updates based on legal changes.
3. Risk Management & Governance
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and contractual risks across diverse business operations.
Develop risk control mechanisms and provide effective risk mitigation plans while ensuring business continuity.
Evaluate contractual exposures in complex commercial transactions and ensure appropriate safeguards are built in.
Lead the design of internal controls to prevent non-compliance and strengthen governance.
Ensure periodic MIS and compliance reporting to the PEC and senior management.
4. Stakeholder Capability Building & Awareness
Drive organization-wide awareness and capability-building initiatives on compliance and risk management.
Conduct training programs and workshops on key legal and compliance topics such as:
Anti-Bribery & Corruption Laws
Sanctions & Data Protection
Competition Law
Environmental & Factory Laws
Build internal expertise on emerging legal areas and upcoming regulatory changes.
Serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams on compliance implications of new business initiatives.
5. Legal Process Improvement & Best Practices
Develop research-based frameworks and best practices for effective compliance management.
Benchmark Pidilite's compliance systems against industry standards and global best practices.
Partner with business units to identify operational gaps and strengthen compliance through legal audits.
Support the Operations team in identifying compliance-driven opportunities for process enhancement.
Skills & Competencies
Strong legal acumen and understanding of corporate, commercial, and compliance laws.
Ability to develop and manage IT-enabled compliance systems.
Excellent strategic thinking and business judgment with a solution-oriented mindset.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams and geographies.
Ability to handle multiple complex matters under tight timelines with accuracy and attention to detail.
High ethical standards and commitment to integrity, governance, and transparency.
Education & Experience
LL.B. or B.A. LL.B. from a reputed university (mandatory).
Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is a strong advantage.
12-15 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in the manufacturing sector.
Proven track record of managing compliance and risk in large, multi-location organizations.
Other Details
The role involves coordination with international legal and business teams across SAARC, Middle East, Africa, and Brazil.
Occasional travel may be required for audits, reviews, and international compliance engagements.

Skills Required