Senior Counsel - Aviation

Who We Are

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.

Who You Are

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Counsel to oversee legal support, primarily with contracts, for our Aviation business. Our Aviation team primarily focuses on equipping airports with Metropolis technology across the country. This role will have a significant impact supporting a team that is a critical part of Metropolis’s continued growth and success. This position involves working closely with both the Revenue and Operations management teams and collaborating with other members of the legal team.

What You'Ll Do

• Provide comprehensive legal support to the Aviation business, which includes major airport and airline clients
• 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 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 software as a service (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

What We'Re Looking For

• Law degree and current license or eligibility to be licensed to practice law in either Illinois, Tennessee, or New York
• Minimum of 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

While Not Required, These Are A Plus:

• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating Software as a Service (SaaS) contracts is strongly desired
• Prior in-house legal experience is ideal

When you join Metropolis, you’ll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $175,000.00 USD to $190,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis’s 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. #LI-WT1 #LI-Onsite

Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection

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Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.