Senior Counsel - Aviation
About The Position
Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. Today, we are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to just "drive in and drive out." We envision a future where people transact in the real world with a speed, ease and convenience that is unparalleled, even online. Tomorrow, we will power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go to make the everyday experiences of living, working and playing remarkable - giving us back our most valuable asset, time. Metropolis is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Senior Counsel ready to provide legal support for our Aviation and Commercial businesses, working closely with both the Revenue and Operations management and their teams, and collaborating with the other members of the legal team.
Requirements
- Law degree and current license or eligibility to be licensed to practice law in either Illinois, Tennessee or New York
- 7+ years of progressive work experience in a corporate law department or a business/transactional practice group of a law firm
- Extensive experience with a wide variety of government and commercial contracts, including technology agreements
- Hardworking, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic professional who thrives in a collaborative and close-knit team environment
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines
- Strong practical decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional transactional and legal writing skills
- Ability to quickly identify and grasp complex legal issues and communicate key issues clearly and concisely to colleagues and business partners
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating SaaS contracts
- Prior in-house legal experience
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive legal support to the Aviation and Commercial businesses, with an emphasis on our airline and passenger services, and our ecommerce Software as a Service (SaaS) platform for airports
- Act as a proactive and trusted business partner, offering legal and business counsel to stakeholders on a wide variety of contract-related issues, compliance matters, and risk assessments
- Work closely with business teams to develop and execute legal strategies that protect and advance the company’s operations
- Develop a deep understanding of our Aviation and Commercial services, cutting-edge technology business and the broader urban mobility industry
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of management and vendor contracts, including government client contracts, complex SaaS agreements, information technology agreements, joint venture agreements, and consulting agreements
- Coordinate resolution of business disputes and manage outside counsel as needed
- Provide essential support to the Assistant General Counsel and other attorneys within the department
Benefits
- Base salary is one component of Metropolis' total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
