Legal Counsel-Contracts(Hybrid)(Maternity Cover)

As you contemplate your future, you might be asking yourself, what’s the next step? Start your journey with us We are seeking an experienced dynamic, business-savvy, and collaborative Legal Counsel specialized in contract management to join our Legal Team based in Barcelona, to cover for a maternity leave, under the direction of the Head of Contracts to influence the way we operate around commercial contracting, build agreement templates and playbooks, improve our contract management processes, tools and systems. If you’re ready to soar, we’re ready to take you there. Why eDreams ODIGEO We’re the world’s leading travel subscription platform.
* We pioneered Prime, the first and world’s leading travel subscription programme since launching in 2017.
* Millions of Prime members every year across multiple markets.
* 5 brands: eDreams, GO Voyages, Opodo, Travellink, and the metasearch engine Liligo
* This entire Prime experience is powered by a proprietary, industry-leading AI platform that delivers a smarter, hyper-personalised service and comprehensive travel experience globally to its members.
* Diversity is our strength that’s why our eDOers are coming from different nationalities from all continents – 99% permanent contracts Prime members are subscribed to global travel, gaining access to a comprehensive multi-product offering for all their travel needs—including hotels, rail, flights, dynamic packages and car rental, among others— compounded by industry-leading flexibility features and exclusive, member-only benefits. What you will do: The Role’s

Key Responsibilities
and Tasks As an eDOer, you will have clear objectives, great challenges and a clear overview of how your work contributes to the global company project and its customers. As Legal Counsel you will collaborate closely with other areas of our Legal Team, such as Compliance Team, Data Protection Team and Customer Law Team, and with cross-functional stakeholders, such as Procurement and Business areas, to provide advice, guidance and counsel on contractual issues relative to global and broad range of topics. You will be in charge of:
* Drafting, review, and negotiation of a diverse array of contracts, encompassing NDAs, supplier service agreements and IT agreements, domestically and globally, with an approach that balances business and legal requirements.
* Oversee the intellectual property portfolio of eDreams ODIGEO, spanning trademarks and domain names. You will spearhead the strategic acquisition, renewal, and safeguarding of our brand assets on a global scale.
* Identify legal risks associated with contracts and propose effective strategies for risk mitigation.
* Collaborate with internal teams, providing clear and pragmatic legal guidance throughout the contract negotiation process, contributing to informed decision-making.
* Conduct legal research on specific issues and provide clear and concise analyses to support decision-making.
* Communicate with external parties, including suppliers and partners, to negotiate contracts, contributing to the successful resolution of contractual matters.
* Stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations impacting the travel and technology industries.
* Work together with our Procurement Team to maintain an organized and accessible repository of contracts and related documentation.
* Participate in the creation, development and enhancement of internal contractual processes.
* Contribute to the knowledge database for the contracts team.
* Prepare and review contract templates, the contract playbook, and other toolkits, communications, and training materials as needed.
* Explore the integration of legal tech tools, AI and other innovative techniques, such as agile methodologies, to optimize the workflow and enhance the quality of work outcomes within the contract team. What do you need to succeed: Bring your unique perspective, speak up, and offer disruptive solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow while making a real impact on our team. Here’s what you need to succeed:
* Bachelor’s degree in Law from an accredited law school
* 4+ years of combined experience working as a legal counsel in a law firm or corporate legal department
* Full professional competency in English and Spanish (French would be a plus).
* Experience working with commercial contracts and skilled at drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in English
* Self-starter and self-motivated with a passion to learn and grow, taking the initiative to handle complex challenges and prioritizing multiple ongoing projects
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with key stakeholders, within the legal team and outside of it
* Ability to identify legal risks and potential liabilities, while remaining business-oriented
* Excellent communication skills and adaptability to a fast-paced and multicultural environment Good to have
* Tech-savvy approach with hands-on experience with contract management tools and s