Senior Contracts Advisor

Wood Group • Houston, TX

7d • $74,080 - $111,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Contracts Advisor to join its Group Functions team focusing on Finance and Administration. This opportunity is hybrid, based in Houston, TX. The role involves delivering and prioritizing contract review workload, ensuring alignment with business requirements. You will support the application of Group Legal and Commercial policies, implement efficient processes, and manage key internal interfaces across supported businesses. The role offers exposure to complex agreements and client negotiations, making it a career-defining opportunity for professionals passionate about contracts and compliance. Wood’s Group Functions provide essential support across our global operations, ensuring robust governance, financial management, and commercial oversight. By joining this team, you will play a critical role in enabling our business to deliver safe, ethical, and commercially sound solutions across diverse industries.

Requirements

• Proven track record in contract review, drafting, and negotiation within a service company environment
• Strong understanding of contracting principles, policies, and financial systems
• Excellent knowledge of client contract structures and commercial procedures
• Relevant client-facing contracting experience (2–6 years)
• JD (or international equivalent)

Nice To Haves

• Licensed and admitted to practice law in the United States, Canada, or one or more Latin American countries

Responsibilities

• Deliver and prioritize contract review workload across supported businesses
• Support the application of Group Legal and Commercial policies and processes
• Assist in implementing common ways of working to maximize value and minimize risk
• Draft, review, and negotiate confidentiality agreements, client contracts, financial instruments, and MOUs
• Review proposed contract qualifications to ensure balanced risk
• Negotiate contractual terms with clients and provide overviews of T&Cs to senior management
• Identify contractual risks for inclusion in risk management processes
• Develop prime contract flow-down terms in collaboration with Supply Chain
• Provide contractual interpretation advice and inputs to tender governance processes
• Support preparation and administration of joint venture or partnering agreements

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure market alignment (Salary range: USD $74,080 – $111,120 per year)
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through tailored development plans
• Global connections with leading industry experts shaping the standards of our profession

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior