Is there a way to 'turn this situation to our advantage'? [=is there a way to exploit this situation?; is there a way to take advantage of this situation?]
The union should be 'at an advantage' [=should have an advantage] in the negotiations.
She used her position for personal 'advantage'. [=for personal gain; to help herself]
(..) I didn't protest. Two months ago he took her for a drive with another boyfriend. They made her drink whisky and then they tried to take advantage of her. She resisted, she kept her honour. So they beat her like an animal. When I went to the hospital, her nose was broken, her jaw was shattered, (..)1972 The Godfather