Legal Counsel, Airline Solutions and Partnerships

Legal Counsel, Airline Solutions and Partnerships

Apply locations: Madrid, Nice

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Title: Legal Counsel, Airline Solutions and Partnerships

Ready to transform the future of travel with Amadeus?

Are you an experienced Technology Lawyer ready to make a significant impact in the travel industry? At Amadeus, we are seeking a senior legal professional to join our Airline Solutions and Partnerships Legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide strategic legal counsel to our Airline Partnership and Product Management teams while navigating complex technology solutions.

Who We Are:

• Leaders in revolutionizing the travel industry through innovative, end-to-end solutions.
• A global team combining expertise, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to transform traditional travel processes.
• Continuously growing and expanding with the latest technological advancements, including a fully cloud-native platform.
• Our Mission: Provide seamless travel experiences that benefit both travelers and businesses through advanced technology.
• Deliver faster, more flexible solutions to airlines, hotels, travel sellers, and corporations worldwide.
• Shape the future of travel by optimizing the travel ecosystem with data-driven services and innovative solutions.

Now, let’s talk about you!

As Legal Counsel for Airline Solutions and Partnerships, you will provide strategic legal guidance to support the development and success of our Airline Solutions and Partnerships. You will serve as a reliable advisor to the Product Management, Airline Partnerships, and Transactional Legal teams, offering expertise in technology contracts, partnership negotiations, and legal compliance.

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

Product Counsel Skills: Leadership, Communication, Negotiation, Risk Management

• Act as the legal counsel for Airline Solutions sold to Amadeus Airline customers, offering informed legal advice to Product Management and Marketing teams.
• Advise on commercial contracts, regulatory, data privacy, and compliance matters related to technology solutions.
• Collaborate with internal experts to assess legal risks and provide clear, practical advice to stakeholders.

Airline Partnerships Counsel: Reliable Advisor & Relationship Management

• Provide legal support to the Airline Partnerships team, working closely with Product, Strategy, and Purchasing teams to implement partnership agreements.
• Build and sustain relationships with key partners, ensuring support for strategic, financial, and operational goals.

Airline Partner Contracts and Negotiations: Drafting, Negotiating, and Risk Management

• Provide strategic legal guidance on global airline and partner relationships, especially related to Nevio retailing platform, as well as Amadeus’s Altéa Passenger Service System.
• Facilitate negotiations and draft airline partnership contracts, addressing liabilities, responsibilities, and risks.
• Summarize complex deals for senior executives in both written and verbal communications.

Templates and Contract Management: Efficient Legal Processes

• Draft and update contract templates for new and existing airline solutions, ensuring alignment with Amadeus Commercial Policies.
• Create and revise customer and supplier agreements for hardware, software, Software as a Service (SaaS), and other technology-related contracts.

What we're seeking:

• A Degree in Law (JD, LLB, LLM) with legal qualification to practice in a common law jurisdiction
• Relevant experience in technology law, preferably in an international law firm or corporate legal department
• Expertise in technology contracts, including licensing, purchasing, and development agreements
• Comprehensive knowledge of data privacy regulations, security, and compliance
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic legal advice to senior management and stakeholders

What do we offer?

• A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including bonus, equity, pension plan, travel, life and healthcare insurance, as well as lunch and transport allowance and other benefits.
• A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.
• Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.
• A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
• A flexible working model - We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them.
• A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.
• A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.
• A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

Ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role? Apply now and be part of shaping the future of airline solutions and partnerships!

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition), ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veterans status, sexual orientation, gender expression, perception, or identity, marital status, mental or physical disability status, or any other protected federal, state, or local status unrelated to performance of work involved.

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