Senior Counsel

Metropolis•Chicago, IL

4h•$175,000 - $185,000•Onsite

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 lead legal support for one of our regions, 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 currently licensed or has 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 commercial contracts, including technology, government, and procurement 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 Software as a Service (SaaS) contracts or commercial leases
Prior in-house legal experience

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive legal support to one or more business regions or practice groups
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 cutting-edge technology business and the broader urban mobility industry
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including complex software as a service (SaaS) agreements, client agreements, procurement agreements, information technology agreements, government contracts, commercial leasing agreements, and consulting agreements
Coordinate resolution of business disputes and manage outside counsel as needed
Provide essential support to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel and other attorneys within the department