Counsel, GDS Air & LGM
Sabre · Montevideo
Powering the agentic revolution in travel. Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world’s largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide.
We are seeking a Counsel GDS Air & LGM to join our global Legal team, where innovation knows no borders. This team provides practical, risk-based legal advice and commercial guidance that powers Sabre's Travel Solutions business. It connects legal strategy, commercial objectives and risk management so business teams can make confident decisions and move faster. With an inclusive culture and flexible work environment, we work together with boldness, curiosity and commitment so we can all win together.
As Counsel GDS Air & LGM, you will act as a trusted legal advisor and commercial partner to business leaders across the Travel Solutions organization. You will structure, draft and negotiate complex commercial transactions while balancing risk against business priorities in a fast-paced global environment. This role requires sound legal judgment, commercial acumen and the confidence to guide cross-functional teams through complex contracting processes.
What you'll do
- Lead the drafting, review and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including distribution, media, licensing, reseller, partnership, services, data and consulting arrangements.
- Provide practical, risk-based legal advice to internal stakeholders on commercial transactions, product offerings, contract interpretation, dispute avoidance and operational matters.
- Partner with Privacy, Security, Compliance, IP, Product, Tax and Finance teams to structure transactions and support the launch of new commercial initiatives and distribution models.
- Maintain contract templates, playbooks and contracting policies while training commercial teams on legal frameworks and negotiation guidance.
- Use AI-enabled tools, automation and process enhancements to streamline contract management, improve legal workflows and accelerate deal execution.
What you'll bring
Required qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school and active license in good standing in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
- Minimum 4–6 years of relevant legal post-graduation experience, with demonstrated success drafting and negotiating complex commercial, distribution and media transactions.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, risk allocation principles, intellectual property, data protection and commercial distribution frameworks.
- Proven ability to manage negotiations independently, advise business leaders in a matrix organization and balance legal risk with commercial goals.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience gained within a travel technology company, technology provider, law firm or platform services environment (SaaS, data licensing, digital advertising).
- Experience supporting global transactions involving multiple jurisdictions.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, including legal drafting skills.
Benefits that support you
Our benefits reflect how we value you – with competitive compensation, generous time off, health and well-being support, and opportunities to grow.
For employees based in Uruguay, benefits include:
- Five additional days of paid time off beyond statutory annual leave, paid volunteer time off each quarter and an additional company-wide year-end break.
- Premium health insurance coverage for you and your eligible dependents, including dental coverage, international medical coverage and life insurance.
- Extended paid parental leave, including 18 weeks of maternity leave and 12 weeks of paternity leave, along with marriage leave and a welcome gift to celebrate the arrival of a new baby.
- Access to wellness workshops, complimentary weekly in-house massages, the Calm app and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Learning and development opportunities through online platforms and tuition reimbursement.
- A hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and two days working remotely to support work-life balance.
Eligibility and coverage are subject to applicable benefit plans and company policies.
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We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as we progress your application. Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will proceed in the selection process. To learn more about the people and culture at Sabre, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
This job posting comprises the law No 19691 and its decree No 73/019, which includes the people registered in the National Register of disabled people who have the skills and aptitude for the position described in the present posting.
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