Senior Contracts Advisor

<p>Wood is recruiting for a <strong>Senior Contracts Advisor</strong> to join our Contracts Team in Milan focusing on providing contracts and supply chain support to our Consulting Technology and Products (T&amp;P) business in Milan and Madrid. The role also support the Life Sciences business in the eastern hemisphere and provides support to wider Milan business. The position will be based in Corsico (Milan) office, with the possibility to work from home up to two days per week.</p> <p><strong>Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.</strong></p> <p>You will be working for major international clients in the energy market, material and life sciences market, and you will be part of a team results focused that will provide technical solutions.</p> <p><strong>What we can offer</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Meaningful and interesting projects</strong> delivered to leaders of industry</li> <li><strong>Flexible working arrangements</strong> that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant.</li> <li><strong>Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</strong>; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business</li> <li><strong>Competitive salary</strong> with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.</li> <li><strong>Flexible benefits package;</strong> Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insurance</li> <li><strong>Commitment to continued professional development;</strong> development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests</li> <li><strong>Global connections</strong>: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession</li> </ul> <p><strong>If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Promote and demonstrate safety leadership behaviours</li> <li>Always act ethically and with the utmost integrity </li> <li>Champion and promote the application of the Financial Management Framework </li> <li>Champion and follow the relevant DOA and Group &amp; BU policies</li> </ul> <p><strong>Assists, supports, and delivers, under limited supervision:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Functional activities within the assigned Business(es) including drafting, review, and negotiation, all in accordance with Wood's group wide policies and approval processes of: <ul> <li>Confidentiality agreements / NDA's in accordance with business needs</li> <li>Client contracts (bespoke and standard forms) including project specific contracts and MSA's.</li> <li>Drafting and review of financial instruments (Bonds / Letters of Credit, PCG's, Collateral Warranties) </li> <li>MOU’s, Bidding Agreements, collaboration agreements and exclusive arrangements </li> </ul></li> <li>Reviewing proposed contract qualifications with other functions, as required, to ensure the balance of risk is appropriate for the associated services and remuneration model.</li> <li>Negotiation of contractual terms with clients</li> <li>Providing overviews of contract T&amp;Cs and associated issues to senior management and execution teams, as applicable</li> <li>The provision of specific contracts related inputs to the Tender Governance Process</li> <li>Identification of contractual risks for inclusion in the risk management process</li> <li>Draft and develop prime contract flow down terms to be incorporated in to purchase orders and subcontracts, in conjunction with Supply Chain and other functions, as required. </li> <li>The provision of contractual interpretation advice, as required.</li> <li>Assisting with the timely provision of commercial deliverables (e.g. bonds, PCG's, evidence of insurance) in accordance with contract requirements and Wood Policies.</li> <li>Provision of contractual inputs to Commercial Handovers, including mitigations and actions required by Contracting Policy approvals.</li> <li>Supporting Subcontracts and Procurement Department during negotiation with subcontractors / suppliers</li> <li>Drafting / commenting on license agreements where Wood acts as licensor.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Assists and Supports under limited supervision:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Preparation, negotiation establishment and administration of Joint Venture and / or Partnering agreements </li> <li>Alignment of contractual terms, including management of change, with the associated contract remuneration model</li> <li>The pursuit of Wood's assertive claims and/or defending claims against Wood including, as required.</li> <li>Participation in Wood in industry wide contracts initiatives and workgroups under the supervision of their manager. </li> <li>S