Senior Counsel

Amadeus; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title

Senior Counsel

Company Overview

Navitaire, an Amadeus company, is a proven innovator in the travel industry, shaping the way the world thinks about travel. With customers worldwide, including many of the world’s most successful hybrid and low-cost airlines, Navitaire offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the world of travel.

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled technology transaction lawyer to directly participate in shaping new offerings, drafting associated template contract language, and negotiating complex SaaS (Software as a Service) agreements with customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee or directly negotiate complex and large SaaS/outsourcing agreements with Navitaire customers.
• Structure and draft agreement templates for strategic, complex, and business-critical contracts.
• Help shape new offerings and advise on go-to-market approach by identifying legal and compliance risks and advise on the implementation of risk-management strategies using expert guidance.
• Balance commercial and legal stakes, and effectively communicate risks.
• Engage daily with customers and Navitaire/Amadeus leadership and collaborate closely with Amadeus’ legal teams worldwide.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of dedicated legal experience in drafting and negotiating technology transactions.
• Proven experience in negotiating complex SaaS/outsourcing agreements.
• Excellent contract drafting skills and direct experience in drafting contract templates.
• Exceptional legal judgment and business understanding.
• Ability to work autonomously and provide solution-oriented, responsive, and commercially-practical legal advice, while managing legal risks and exposure.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.