Compliance Head for Legal & Contractual Obligations

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.