Contracts Lead

Wood is recruiting for a Contracts Lead to join our Contracts Team in Milan focusing on providing contracts negotiation support to our Project businesses in Milan.
The role also supports 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 remotely up to two days per week.

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Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

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.

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 organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Compensation – details provided at the end of the job advert
• Benefits package; Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insurance
• 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

Qualifications: 

• Degree in Law
• Legally qualified (preferred but not required)

Knowledge, skills and experience: 

• Experience and proven track record of contract review, drafting and negotiation: 5+ years 
• Relevant Client Facing Contracting Experience: 3-5+ years
• 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 HR systems
• Awareness of all relevant corporate and project procedures
• Excellent understanding of Client contract structures, principles, and policies
• English fluent; Italian good

Personal attributes:

• Utmost integrity 
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Planning and organizational 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

Compensation and compliance:

Contract & Classification

• Contract type: Fixed term , 6 month contract for maternity cover
• Collective Agreement (CCNL): Industria Metalmeccanica (CNEL C011) 
• Job Classification level: Quadro, consistent with role requirements and applicable CCNL

Compensation

• Gross Annual Salary: the initial gross annual salary will be € 65,000, paid in 14 instalments
• The compensation package will include applicable CCNL elements and company benefits
• Variable pay and additional benefits will be detailed during the selection process

Equal Opportunities

• This job opportunity is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination, in accordance with applicable regulations

Transparency & Offer Determination

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to make an offer with a job level and/or gross annual salary different from what is indicated in this job posting, consistently with the candidate’s professional experience and technical and soft skills.

Any deviation from the information provided in the job posting will be justified by objective and verifiable elements that emerged during the selection process, including:

• Professional experience significantly higher/lower than the target profile;
• Additional specialized skills relevant to the role;
• Scope and complexity of responsibilities assigned in the final job configuration;
• Alignment with the internal grading system and consistency with comparable roles;
• Outcomes of technical evaluations and/or assessments used in the selection process

Compliance Statement

All compensation decisions:

• Comply with the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value pursuant to EU Directive 2023/970 and applicable Italian legislation – D.L. 96/2026
• Are aligned with the relevant CCNL applicable
• Follow company Code of Conduct and DE&I principles

Responsibilities

• Promote and demonstrate safety leadership behaviours
• Always act ethically and with the utmost integrity 
• Champion and promote the application of the Financial Management Framework and policies on management of contract and risks
• Champion and follow the relevant DOA and Group & BU policies

Assists, supports, and delivers, under limited supervision:

• 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:
  • Confidentiality agreements / NDA's in accordance with business needs
  • Client contracts (bespoke and standard forms) including project specific contracts and Master Services Agreements.
  • Drafting and review of financial instruments (Bonds / Letters of Credit, PCG's, Collateral Warranties) 
  • MOU’s, Bidding Agreements, collaboration agreements and exclusive arrangements 
• Reviewing proposed contract qualifications with other functions, as required, to ensure the balance of risk is appropriate for the associated scope 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
• Identification of contractual risks for inclusion in the risk management process
• Support Supply Chain and other functions in drafting and developing prime contract flow down terms to be incorporated in to purchase orders and subcontracts. 
• Preparation, negotiation establishment and administration of Joint Venture and / or Partnering agreements 
• The provision of contractual interpretation advice, as required.
• Support Treasury in the timely provision of commercial deliverables (e.g. bonds, PCG's, 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.
• Supporting Subcontracts and Procurement Department during negotiation with subcontractors / suppliers.
• Drafting / commenting on license agreements where Wood acts as licensor.