Contracts Advisor

Job Description
Wood is seeking a Contract Advisor with a strong legal background to lead the commercial and contractual management of third-party agreements across complex, large-scale engineering projects worldwide. This position will be based in Madrid (Spain).

The Role
The person will be responsible for preparing contract documents and arranging for execution during pre - awards including but not limited to involving in conducting evaluation / clarification meetings with contractors.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across chemical, petrochemical, oil&gas and emerging energy sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarded at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

• Legal and commercial advice on business development and alignment with internal corporate policies.
• Preparation, analysis and negotiation of business contracts (engineering services contracts, supply contracts), JVs, MOUs, collaboration agreements and any other contractual documents.
• Analysis and preparation of the most advantageous contractual scenario for the company.
• Coordination of internal services between group affiliates (workshare)
• Drafting and negotiation of collateral agreements and legal documents (bonds, parent company guarantees and confidentiality agreements, among others).
• Support Due Diligence and Compliance group including sanctions, data privacy and ethics programs.

Qualifications
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected

• Mandatory legal background: degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)
• Considerable commercial / contract management experience, typically minimum of 7 years.
• International negotiations skills, claims & dispute resolution.
• Experience in drafting and interpretation of contractual documentation.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Desirable

• Strong, negotiator and proactive.
• Customer focused – develops sincere and open relationships with customers, current and potential; listens to customer needs and constantly striving to exceed expectations and add value

About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.