IAG Transform
Contract Lead
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Contract Lead
About Us
We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale.
Purpose of the Role
Accountable to drive change through smart contracting:
- Being the Subject Matter Expert on commercial contracts and legal matters
- Searches innovative ways to further streamline our contract management lifecycle
- Empowers the commercial team in negotiations
- Uses contracts as leverage to:
- Transform the Group’s cost base
- Drive efficiencies and stimulate innovation/deployment of new technologies
- Manage risks and supplier performance
- Contribute to the Group's sustainability goals
- Enhance customer experience
Responsibilities
- Drafting and negotiating high complexity commercial contracts with third parties and service providers across civil and common law jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to:
- Internal requirements
- Legal and regulatory compliances
- Manages all contract-related inquiries, including:
- Contract review and performing findings
- Identifying typical deviations
- Providing/negotiating alternatives
- Ensuring accurate & timely delivery of projects, reports, and ad-hoc requests
- Supports drafting and updating of:
- Contract changes
- Templates, guidelines, playbooks
- Advises senior business stakeholders on:
- Corporate and commercial matters
- Resolving contractual issues
- Supports due diligence activities and other ad-hoc legal projects
- Performs legal research activities and responds to contract-related queries
- Operates in a global environment, handling contracts (all in English) from large international companies
- Prepares contract summaries and performs:
- Document filling
- Contract database maintenance
- Monitors:
- Contractual lifecycle and obligations of all parties
- Ensures terms and conditions compliance
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Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant business experience in the contract environment, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contractual documents
- Excellent contract review skills, experienced in:
- Redlining commercial contracts in English
- Understanding commercial & legal implications of contract clauses across both sell/buy sides
- Exceptional attention to detail for contract clauses
- Ability to:
- Communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Tax, Insurance, Procurement, etc.)
- Apply internal playbooks, manuals, or guidelines in negotiations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Preference: Experience with contract management systems
- Language: Excellent verbal/written communication in English; Spanish is a plus
- Personality:
- Thrives in high-paced environments
- Strong team player
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What We Offer
The chance to enjoy:
- A challenging career in a fast-moving, dynamic industry
- Work in a multi-cultural environment with excellent offices globally
We support work/life balance and offer the following benefits:
- Health insurance
- Pension scheme
- Performance bonuses
We are an equal opportunities employer, cultivating inclusivity by considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to protected characteristics like race, sex, disability status, veteran status, or other legally defined characteristics.
About IAG (Supplementary Section)
IAG Transform is a division of International Airlines Group (IAG), the world’s largest airline group:
- Operates 600+ aircraft serving 122 million customers annually
- Covers 260 destinations in 91 countries
- Comprises leading brands: Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level, Vueling.
- Additional services: IAG Loyalty (Avios rewards), IAG Cargo (global goods transportation)
Sustainability and Vision
- First airline group to commit to net zero by 2050
- Sustainability is a core strategic focus
- IAG Transform empowers transformation across IAG and the aviation industry through:
- Procurement expertise
- Technology innovation
- AI, innovation, and transformation consulting
Our Locations
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Additional offices: Dublin, Madrid, Barcelona, Kraków
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