Contracts Administrator

Bytes is a top provider of premium IT solutions and services, working with SMEs, corporations, and public sector organizations to modernize and digitally transform their IT infrastructures. Founded in 1982, Bytes has experienced significant growth, now employing over 750 people across seven locations in the UK and Ireland, with a turnover surpassing £1.8 billion in 2023.

At Bytes, we nurture talented individuals to achieve remarkable outcomes and are dedicated to supporting our employees through continuous training, guidance, and development to help you advance and fulfil your career goals. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, recognition and inclusivity and offer a wide range of benefits to support staff wellbeing.

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PURPOSE OF JOB:

To work with the Legal team to provide key support for efficient and effective contracts administration within the business with a focus on software and hardware supply, professional services and managed services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviewing and responding to legal issues and enquiries from both internal and external customers
• Ensuring end-to-end management all contracts that pass through the Legal department – MSA, GTC, EULA, Reseller Agreements, Tenders, Frameworks
• Reviewing key professional services Partner Agreements
• Responding to general legal enquiries

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working closely with the Vendor Ops, Sales, Tenders, Finance and Services teams to provide support to partners, customers and suppliers in drafting relevant contracts
• Drafting / redrafting and negotiating agreements
• Representing Bytes in front of both customers and suppliers throughout commercial discussions and negotiations
• Supporting the Legal team with contractual matters

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Educational Qualifications:

• Degree in Business or Law - Essential

Years of Experience

• 1-2 years’ worth of experience in a contracts administration or legal administration role - Essential

Other Requirements

• Negotiation skills - Desirable
• A good understanding of both the UK legal system and commercial law - Desirable
• A general understanding of IT reseller relationships - Desirable
• Experience with public sector frameworks - Desirable

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Excellent communicator (written and verbal)
• Ability to liaise with staff at all levels
• High attention to detail
• Capable of working largely independently
• Highly organised and able to plan and manage workload, and deliver excellent results
• Proactive worker, focused and likes to see tasks through to completion