Transactional Lawyer

Transactional Lawyer - Outpayce
Job Title: Transactional Lawyer - Outpayce
Summary
The Transactional Lawyer will provide legal support for commercial issues, including the implementation of company policy, adaptation to local market needs, the negotiation of contracts with relevant parties, and the analysis of applicable laws and regulations. This position will include also functions such as legal support for corporate, commercial work, acquisitions and creating best practices.
Key responsibilities
Legal Advice and Contract Negotiation

Provide legal advice and negotiate payment agreements with suppliers, including Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Alternative Methods of Payment (AMOPs), and Card Schemes, consulting with key stakeholders within Amadeus as necessary (e.g., DPU lawyers, Business Development, product management team).
Collaborate with Airline Solutions, Hospitality, and Distribution lawyers and contract managers in drafting and negotiating payment agreements.
Support the ongoing assessment of Outpayce becoming a regulated entity, including novation of existing supplier contracts as needed and assisting with inter-group arrangements and activities required for regulatory compliance.
Participate in negotiations, where necessary in person, and instruct external counsel where necessary, managing related costs and provision of advice.
Support document production and work with Amadeus/Outpayce business units to understand their requirements and help with prioritization.
Act proactively to identify risk issues within Amadeus/Outpayce and escalate as required.

New Products and Synergies

Explore, understand, and advise on the development of new synergies following new acquisitions.
Collaborate and advise on the design and development of new business models, products, and solutions.
Document and develop the necessary supporting documents, templates, and analysis as needed.

Templates and Processes

Prepare and maintain template documents on databases.
Establish and monitor internal and external procedures relating to payments contracts.

Compliance Program

Serve as the primary contact in payments legal for the Director of Compliance, Data Privacy, Security, and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) compliance programs.
Advise and escalate to management strategic standard positions in Amadeus/Outpayce template documentation.
Develop know-how tools, templates, and procedures to support risk management.

Training and Know-How

Offer training and guidance to business and legal teams on payment matters, contracts, and regulations.
Coordinate with stakeholders on legal matters related to the Amadeus/Outpayce business unit.
Capture and share lessons learned (e.g., workshops, with or without external counsel, reference materials, regular calls).
Improve external counsel’s support of internal training and know-how (articles, recommendations of resources and seminars).
Liaise with the legal knowledge center on capturing training sessions and know-how material and sharing with other legal team members.
Provide support on tracking and follow-up of work managed by other legal teams.

About the Ideal Candidate

University Degree in Law, master’s degree in law (preferred).
From 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience in big law, ideally in corporate and/or Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) department (other departments are welcomed too).
Contracts expertise. Commercial mindset.
Proficient in Legal English, good drafting skills, negotiation skills.
Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

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.
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