Compliance & Contracts Administrator

Position: Compliance and Contracts Administrator

Division/Company/Entity: ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Mumbai/Pune

Department: Finance

Reports to: CFO

Does this job have supervisory responsibilities? – No

Position Summary

The Compliance and Contracts Administrator will be responsible for ensuring adherence to trade compliance, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, data protection, and contract management policies. This role involves implementing compliance programs, managing contracts, and providing legal and regulatory support across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Compliance Management

• Oversee and enforce compliance with trade regulations, anti-trust laws, and anti-bribery policies.
• Implement policies, draft local guidelines, and impart mandatory compliance trainings as guided by the division/Group (Code of Conduct, third-party vetting, trade compliance, financial crime).
• Lead and support investigations, whistleblowing reports, and regulatory developments.
• Collaborating with function leads to mitigating risks and identify red flags.

2. Data Protection & Privacy

• Ensure compliance with Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) and internal data protection policies.
• Maintain data processing records, risk assessments, and policy documentation.
• Manage data subject rights requests, privacy-related complaints, and security incidents.
• Provide training and guidance on data protection regulations.

3. Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, MOUs, Distribution Agreements, Supply Agreements, SaaS, IT/IP Licenses, and Commercial Contracts.
• Advise sales and procurement teams on contract negotiations and escalation triggers.
• Support dispute resolution and compliance with consumer rights, marketing regulations, and intellectual property laws.
• Develop and maintain a contract management system and review procedures.

4. Legal & Regulatory Advisory

• Conduct legal research, interpret legislation, and summarize key points for business use.
• Provide risk assessments and proactive legal advice to minimize exposure.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams, including General Counsel EMEIA, Compliance Officer EMEIA, Commercial Contracts Counsel, and Data Protection Manager EMEIA.
• Support mergers & acquisitions, business integrations, and regulatory reporting.

Education & Experience requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in compliance, contract management, or data protection in a multinational organization.
• Law, Compliance, or Business degree (relevant data protection or audit certification is desirable but not mandatory).

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Legal & Compliance Expertise: Strong understanding of trade laws, data protection (DPDPA), and contract negotiations.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to assess legal risks and provide sound recommendations.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience working with cross-functional teams and external regulators.
• Communication & Training: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in conducting training sessions.
• Technology & Business Acumen: Familiarity with digital content, SaaS contracts, and regulatory trends in technology-driven businesses.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job. Employee may be expected to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

About ASSA ABLOY

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

Let’s create a safer and a more open world – together!