Senior Legal Counsel Lead

1011 Amadeus IT Group S.A.; Madrid; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remuneration packages

Global footprint

Learning & development

Hybrid work model

Diversity & inclusion

Supportive environment

Résumé du poste

Amadeus IT Group S.A. in Madrid seeks a Senior Legal Counsel Lead to drive strategic technology agreements with airline customers across Europe. You will lead contract negotiations, advise the business, and work with commercial teams, senior stakeholders and legal specialists.

The role offers autonomy, direct customer exposure and a pragmatic commercial mindset. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with 8+ years in relevant roles, strong technology contract experience, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Retained experience negotiating complex IT, SaaS and outsourcing agreements.
• Proven ability drafting and negotiating contracts governed by English law.
• Strong commercial judgement and risk assessment skills.
• Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

Responsabilités

• 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 practical recommendations.
• Partner with Sales, Commercial, Finance and legal teams to drive deals forward.
• Advise on existing contracts, issues and potential disputes.
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders to drive negotiations independently.
• Contribute to contracting policies and templates.

Connaissances

Legal contract negotiation

English law contracts

Commercial judgement

Autonomous stakeholder management

Professional English

Private practice experience

Formation

Qualified lawyer (8+ PQE)

Description du poste

Senior Legal Counsel Lead

Summary of the role Join our Legal team in Madrid as Senior Legal Counsel Lead, taking a key role in some of our most strategic and complex technology agreements with airline customers across Europe. You will lead contract negotiations, advise the business on significant customer matters and work closely with commercial teams, senior stakeholders and legal specialists. This role offers a high level of autonomy, direct customer exposure and the opportunity to combine strong legal expertise with a pragmatic commercial mindset.

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.

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.

As part of our global team of 20,000+ passionate team members across 100+ locations, you’ll join a community united by a love for travel and technology. We’re not just shaping the future of travel; we’re using it as a force for good, enriching lives and supporting our planet. Here, you’ll be free to innovate and grow with driven colleagues. Join us on a journey where you will help us bring the world closer!