Senior Counsel

Metropolis•Chicago, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators and problem solvers to help us create it.

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