Senior Legal Counsel Lead

Amadeus; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Global DNA

Learning opportunities

Caring environment

Hybrid work model

Diversity & Inclusion

Company reliability

Purpose-driven mission

Job summary

Amadeus in Dubai seeks a Senior Legal Counsel Lead to drive complex technology contract negotiations with airline customers across the Middle East & Africa. You will negotiate IT, SaaS and outsourcing agreements under English law, supporting strategic accounts and cross-functional teams.

The role requires 8+ years as a qualified lawyer, strong English language skills, and autonomous execution in a hybrid work environment. Generous rewards and global collaboration await.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 8+ years of post-qualification experience in relevant legal roles.
• Strong background negotiating technology contracts (IT, SaaS, outsourcing).
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts under English law.
• Private practice background preferred with common law exposure.
• Excellent English and strong commercial judgement.
• Autonomous working with senior, cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex IT, SaaS and outsourcing agreements with airline customers.
• Lead negotiations of contracts governed by English law.
• Support strategic customer accounts throughout the contracting lifecycle.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and translate into recommendations.
• Partner with Sales, Commercial, Finance and legal teams.
• Advise on existing contracts and potential disputes.
• Coordinate stakeholders and drive negotiations forward.
• Contribute to contracting policies, templates and best practices.

Skills

English proficiency

Commercial judgement

Stakeholder management

Autonomous working

Detail oriented

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Legal Counsel Lead

Summary of the role

Join our Legal team in Dubai as Senior Legal Counsel Lead, taking a key role in some of our most strategic and complex technology agreements with airline customers across Middle East & Africa.

Main responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex IT, SaaS and outsourcing agreements with airline customers.
• Lead negotiations of contracts governed by English law.
• Support strategic customer accounts throughout the contracting lifecycle.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and translate them into clear, practical recommendations.
• Partner closely with Sales, Commercial, Finance and specialist legal teams.
• Advise on existing contracts, contractual issues and potential disputes.
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders and drive complex negotiations forward independently.
• Contribute to contracting policies, templates and legal best practices.

About The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience, ideally 8+ years in relevant legal roles.
• Strong background in technology contract negotiation, especially IT, SaaS and/or outsourcing agreements.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating contracts under English law.
• Previous experience in a law firm/private practice.
• A common law background or qualification is strongly preferred.
• Strong commercial judgement and confidence handling complex customer negotiations.
• Experience working autonomously with senior, commercial and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent professional English.
• Proactive, self-motivated and detail-oriented.

What We Can Offer You

• A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer.
• 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 hybrid working model - We want our employees to do their best work, however the hybrid model 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity 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 and committed to an accessible recruitment process. 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.