Contracts Lead

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is currently recruiting for a Contracts Lead to join our growing team in Alabang, Philippines . This is a permanent position with a hybrid work arrangement , offering an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting Wood's business growth and commercial success across a diverse portfolio of projects and clients. Designing the future. Transforming the World. At Wood, our business strategy is built on three key pillars: Inspired Culture, Performance Excellence, and Profitable Growth . As Wood continues to grow and diversify to meet the demands of an ever-changing world, the Contracts function plays a critical role in supporting strategic business objectives, enabling new opportunities, and ensuring commercial risks are managed effectively. As a Contracts Lead, you will provide subject matter expertise in contract law and contractual governance, manage contract review activities across supported businesses, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with Wood's policies and commercial frameworks. You will also support the implementation of best practices that drive efficiency, maximize value, and minimize risk. What we can offer Permanent employment with a leading global consulting and engineering company. Hybrid working arrangements that balance business, team, and individual needs. Career development opportunities within a global organization operating across energy and materials markets. Exposure to international projects and stakeholders , working with industry-leading professionals worldwide. Inclusive and collaborative culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous improvement. Comprehensive employee wellbeing support , including access to employee assistance programs and development resources. The opportunity to contribute to Wood's strategic growth while building a rewarding long-term career. #LI-Hybrid Reporting to the Contracts Manager, your primary focus will be supporting the business through the effective management, review, and negotiation of commercial and contractual agreements. You will play a key role in delivering Wood's three strategic pillars of Inspired Culture, Performance Excellence, and Profitable Growth by providing contractual leadership, managing risk, and supporting business growth. As a trusted advisor, you will work closely with business leaders, project teams, and key stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance, governance, and commercial success while upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct. In addition, you will: Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of client contracts, NDAs, MSAs, joint venture agreements, and other commercial arrangements. Provide strategic contractual guidance, risk management support, and negotiation expertise throughout tendering, project execution, and business development activities. Advise stakeholders on contract terms, commercial obligations, financial instruments, and governance requirements to protect Wood's interests and support profitable growth. Collaborate with legal, commercial, finance, supply chain, and operational teams to identify, mitigate, and manage contractual and commercial risks. Support contract handovers, claims management, dispute resolution, and the successful delivery of contractual obligations across the project lifecycle. Build strong stakeholder relationships, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship within the Contracts function. Degree required: Law Legally qualified PQE: at least 7 years Knowledge, skills and experience: 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. Experience in the negotiation and set up of JVs, MOUs, bidding agreements and consortium agreements. Experience of leading and managing a team (subject to role) Expert knowledge of contract terms, contract principles and drafting and compliance with 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. Contract experience should cover consulting, engineering and construction projects in at least one of the power, infrastructure, mining, environmental and/or oil and gas industries, EPC, EPCm, standard contract model forms (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, JCT and LOGIC or regional equivalents) preferably in both onshore and offshore environment. Relevant Client Facing Contracting Experience: 4-8+ years Supervisory Experience: 0-4 years (preferred & subject to role) Personal attributes: Utmost integrity Excellent negotiating skills. Leadership, people management and motivational skills (subject to role). Strategic thinker who can contribute to the management and improvement of the overall operation. 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 Training and coaching skills Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work to deadlines