Senior Tech Contracts Lead — IT/SaaS & English Law (Hybrid)

1091 Amadeus North America, Inc.; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Global DNA

Learning opportunities

Caring environment

Hybrid work model

Diversity and inclusion

Reliable company

Purpose-driven mission

Job summary

Amadeus in Madrid is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel Lead to shape technology contracts across Europe. You will lead negotiations, advise the business on complex customer matters and collaborate with commercial teams, senior stakeholders and legal specialists.

This role offers autonomy, direct customer exposure and the chance to combine strong legal expertise with a pragmatic commercial mindset. This position operates within a hybrid working model, offering opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience (8+ years).
• Strong background in technology contract negotiation (IT, SaaS, outsourcing).
• Proven drafting and negotiating contracts under English law.
• Experience in a law firm/private practice.
• Common law background or qualification preferred.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to handle complex negotiations.
• Experience working autonomously with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent professional English.
• Proactive, self-motivated and detail-oriented.

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 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.

Skills

Tech contract negotiation

English law experience

Stakeholder management

Autonomy in negotiations

English fluency

Job description

Amadeus in Madrid is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel Lead to shape technology contracts across Europe. You will lead negotiations, advise the business on complex customer matters and collaborate with commercial teams, senior stakeholders and legal specialists.

This role offers autonomy, direct customer exposure and the chance to combine strong legal expertise with a pragmatic commercial mindset. This position operates within a hybrid working model, offering opportunities to contribute to