Job Title
Legal Counsel - Airport IT
Summary
This role provides end-to-end legal support across the full contract lifecycle in a technology environment. You will negotiate and manage complex IT agreements, including software, SaaS, and cloud solutions, assess legal risks, support public tenders, and provide clear, business-oriented legal advice. The role also covers post-signature contract management, handling claims, and ensuring documentation, templates, and processes are aligned with legal standards and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal support in negotiating technology contracts (software, SaaS, PaaS/IaaS, hardware, licensing, development, support and maintenance), including drafting documentation and identifying key risks;
- Lead or support contract negotiations and manage agreements for the business unit;
- Review public tender documentation and prepare bid responses, including contract deviations and escalations;
- Advise on business opportunities by assessing legal risks and preparing executive summaries for decision-making;
- Provide clear legal advice and practical solutions to support business needs;
- Implement and enforce legal procedures across pre-sales, sales, delivery, and post-signature phases;
- Manage post-signature activities, including contract interpretation, amendments, and ongoing contract management;
- Handle customer complaints and claims, including investigation and settlement coordination;
- Maintain and update legal documentation, templates, and databases in line with legal developments and best practices;
- Represent the company in legal proceedings where applicable;
- Research legislation, precedents, and legal trends impacting contracts, tenders, and customer onboarding;
- Act as a legal subject matter expert, guiding stakeholders and supporting less experienced colleagues;
- Influence business strategy through strong understanding of the legal and commercial environment;
- Translate strategy into actionable plans and monitor key objectives;
- Work independently and coordinate projects or teams when needed, acting as a quality and best practices reference.
About The Ideal Candidate
- 5–7 years of relevant legal experience, ideally within a law firm or the legal department of an international company;
- Prior experience in an IT or technology multinational environment is highly desirable;
- Solid understanding of public tenders and bid processes;
- Proven experience in contract negotiation and drafting;
- Fluent in English and Spanish (both mandatory).
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, 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 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. 
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