Hybrid Contracts Manager

at Codec Ireland

• Job title: Contracts Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dublin, Ireland

About the role

• Contracts Manager responsible for preparing, negotiating, and managing contracts at Codec. Ensuring compliance and managing risks while maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the legal and commercial assumptions etc in our tender bids
• Negotiate the legals in each contract.
• Monitor contracts to ensure work done is in spec and contracted, otherwise ensure we don’t do it unless we get a CR
• Ensure CRs are achieved for requested work that is outside spec
• Help manage client-side delays to the project to ensure continuous build for our teams
• Where the client is responsible for us onboarding new people, arrange CRs for the training needed
• Main positive relationship with stakeholders and the customer whilst doing these things
• Drafting and Negotiation: working with Legal and Finance and the Commercial team to assist with creating, reviewing, and negotiating contract terms with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure favorable outcomes
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring contracts meet legal standards and managing risks by addressing potential issues proactively
• Budgeting and Scheduling: Estimating budgets, agreeing on timelines, and managing costs throughout the project lifecycle
• Stakeholder Coordination: Acting as the primary liaison between clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and execution.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Overseeing contract performance, tracking milestones, and maintaining accurate records for audits or reviews
• Dispute Resolution: Addressing conflicts or disputes that arise during contract execution

Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years preferred) in contract management, legal, or commercial roles
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk management, and compliance standards
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and stakeholders simultaneously
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on maintaining client relationships
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of IT services or project delivery environments is a plus
• Bachelor's degree Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)