Job Description
Summary:
• You need a law degree, 3-7 years in commercial/TMT/IP&IT law, strong drafting/negotiation skills, a commercial mindset, interest in innovation, legal English, and the ability to work under pressure.
• You will support innovation programs, advise on legal compliance, negotiate contracts, facilitate vendor agreements, and manage risks while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external counsels.
Job Title
Legal Counsel - Innovation, Purchasing & Partners
In this role you’ll / Your main responsibilities
Support to Innovation Programs (Nexwave, Lift, A4D)
Product counselling
• Explore, understand and advise projects under Nexwave incubation process (from discovery to validation phase) or Lift Incubation Process;
• Actively collaborate and advise on the design and conception of new business models and products and solutions in line with Amadeus growth strategy;
• Provide active legal support on the implementation of GenAI initiatives in compliance with the requirements of the AI Act;
• Work with internal Legal stakeholders to ensure compliance-by-design (Privacy, AI, Regulatory, IP, Risk Management, Tax etc.);
• Collaborate with BU lawyers (HOS and TRU) and contract managers (as required) to prepare excubation phase;
• Advise on business strategy in light of legal requirements;
• Act proactively to identify risk issues as part of Nexwave incubation lifecycle or Lift Incubation;
• Document and develop the necessary supporting documents, templates, analysis, etc. as needed.
Legal advice and contract negotiation
• Provide support and negotiate agreements with suppliers, vendors and customers consulting with key stakeholders within Amadeus as necessary;
• Draft agreements and templates for new products and solutions;
• Participate in negotiations, where necessary in person;
• Pilot integration of Nexwave products & solutions with other Amadeus Products;
• Provide daily support on adhoc exploration projects leveraging new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence;
• Prepare and review end-user facing documentation where relevant (e.g CheckMyTrip);
• Align with BU lawyers on contract drafting, strategy and/or negotiation guidelines (e.g. Go-to-market for TRU);
• Keeping abreast of developments and changes in law, practice and regulatory framework which may impact Nexwave, Lift, A4D initiatives and raise awareness to business teams;
• Provide adhoc support to Amadeus For Developers on launch of new APIs, organization of hackathons or other adhoc requirements;
• Instruct external counsels where necessary and manage related cost and provision of advice;
• Work with senior manager who would be providing on-the-job training, supervision and mentoring if required.
Support to Global Purchasing and Strategic Partnerships
• Provide support and negotiate agreements with vendors (IT services, software, hardware) in collaboration with Global Purchasing team;
• Facilitate contracting process with partners & vendors leveraging new technology (e.g. Artificial Intelligence);
• Work closely with internal stakeholders on third-party risk management;
• Support on complex deals with Strategic Partners of Amadeus as required;
• Support on the implementation of Amadeus Partner Program in collaboration with relevant BU lawyers;
• Maximize efficiencies by working on guidelines, templates and standardized/automated contracts.
About the ideal candidate
• University Degree in Law, master’s degree in law (preferred);
• From 3 to 7 years relevant work experience in big law firm, ideally in commercial, TMT or IP&IT department (other departments are welcomed too).
Skills:
• Commercial mindset and good business acumen;
• Good drafting and negotiation skills;
• Ability to work in an agile mode and to think out-of-the-box;
• Strong interest for innovation projects and new technologies (Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, IoT etc.);
• Legal English, Other languages are a plus;
• Works well under pressure.
What we can offer you:
• 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.
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, ****** orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.
Requirements:
• University Degree in Law, master’s degree in law (preferred)
• From 3 to 7 years relevant work experience in big law firm, ideally in commercial, TMT or IP&IT department (other departments are welcomed too)
• Commercial mindset and good business acumen
• Good drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in an agile mode and to think out-of-the-box
• Strong interest for innovation projects and new technologies (Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, IoT etc.)
• Legal English, Other languages are a plus
• Works well under pressure
Responsibilities:
• Support to Innovation Programs (Nexwave, Lift, A4D)
• Product counselling
• Explore, understand and advise projects under Nexwave incubation process (from discovery to validation phase) or Lift Incubation Process;
• Actively collaborate and advise on the design and conception of new business models and products and solutions in line with Amadeus growth strategy;
• Provide active legal support on the implementation of GenAI initiatives in compliance with the requirements of the AI Act;
• Work with internal Legal stakeholders to ensure compliance-by-design (Privacy, AI, Regulatory, IP, Risk Management, Tax etc.);
• Collaborate with BU lawyers (HOS and TRU) and contract managers (as required) to prepare excubation phase;
• Advise on business strategy in light of legal requirements;
• Act proactively to identify risk issues as part of Nexwave incubation lifecycle or Lift Incubation;
• Document and develop the necessary supporting documents, templates, analysis, etc. as needed.
• Legal advice and contract negotiation
• Provide support and negotiate agreements with suppliers, vendors and customers consulting with key stakeholders within Amadeus as necessary;
• Draft agreements and templates for new products and solutions;
• Participate in negotiations, where necessary in person;
• Pilot integration of Nexwave products & solutions with other Amadeus Products;
• Provide daily support on adhoc exploration projects leveraging new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence;
• Prepare and review end-user facing documentation where relevant (e.g CheckMyTrip);
• Align with BU lawyers on contract drafting, strategy and/or negotiation guidelines (e.g. Go-to-market for TRU);
• Keeping abreast of developments and changes in law, practice and regulatory framework which may impact Nexwave, Lift, A4D initiatives and raise awareness to business teams;
• Provide adhoc support to Amadeus For Developers on launch of new APIs, organization of hackathons or other adhoc requirements;
• Instruct external counsels where necessary and manage related cost and provision of advice;
• Work with senior manager who would be providing on-the-job training, supervision and mentoring if required.
• Support to Global Purchasing and Strategic Partnerships
• Provide support and negotiate agreements with vendors (IT services, software, hardware) in collaboration with Global Purchasing team;
• Facilitate contracting process with partners & vendors leveraging new technology (e.g. Artificial Intelligence);
• Work closely with internal stakeholders on third-party risk management;
• Support on complex deals with Strategic Partners of Amadeus as required;
• Support on the implementation of Amadeus Partner Program in collaboration with relevant BU lawyers;
• Maximize efficiencies by working on guidelines, templates and standardized/automated contracts.
