Legal Counsel - Innovation, Purchasing Partners

Summary:
• You need a law degree, 3-7 years in commercial/TMT/IPIT 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 IPIT 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, sexual 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 IPIT 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. Read more