Senior Contracts Advisor
John Wood Group
- Alabang, Muntinlupa City
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Deliver and prioritize contract review workload across supported business(es) in alignment with business requirements.
- Assist the implementation of applicable Group Legal and Commercial Policies and processes within the supported business.
- Assist the implementation of common ways of working to maximize value, gain efficiencies and minimize risk to Wood
- Managing and maintaining key internal interfaces within supported (es)
- Promote and demonstrate safety leadership behaviours
- Always act ethically and with the utmost integrity
- Champion and promote the application of the Financial Management Framework
- Champion and follow the relevant DOA and Group & BU policies
- Reviewing proposed contract qualifications with other functions, as required, to ensure the balance of risk is appropriate for the associated services and remuneration model.
- Negotiation of contractual terms with clients
- Providing overviews of contract T&Cs and associated issues to senior management and execution teams, as applicable
- The provision of specific contracts related inputs to the Tender Governance Process
- Identification of contractual risks for inclusion in the risk management process
- 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.
- The provision of contractual interpretation advice, as required.
- Assisting with the timely provision of commercial deliverables (e.g. bonds, PCGs, evidence of insurance) in accordance with contract requirements and Wood Policies.
- Provision of contractual inputs to Commercial Handovers, including mitigations and actions required by Contracting Policy approvals.
- Preparation, negotiation establishment and administration of Joint Venture and / or Partnering agreements
- Alignment of contractual terms, including management of change, with the associated contract remuneration model
- The pursuit of Wood's assertive claims and/or defending claims against Wood including, as required.
- Participation in Wood in industry wide contracts initiatives and workgroups (e.g. Oil and Gas UK or equivalent) under the supervision of their manager.
- Subcontract formation and main contract flowdowns in conjunction with other functions, as required.
- Degree required: Law
- Legally qualified
- Experience and proven track record of contract review, drafting and negotiation in a service company environment.
- In addition to undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience, the individual should have work experience in the industry which would allow understanding of and exposure to key contracting principles.
- Working knowledge of contract terms, contract principles and drafting and roll out of contracting policies.
- Working knowledge of the Company Finance and P&O systems.
- Awareness of all relevant corporate and project procedures.
- Excellent understanding of Client contract structures, principles, and policies.
- Relevant Client Facing Contracting Experience: 5-8 years
- Utmost integrity
- Excellent negotiating skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Strong client (internal and external) focus and ability to build relationships and trust.
- Contribute to the overall continuous improvement process.
- Team player.
- Proactive attitude.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work to deadlines.