Metropolis

Senior Counsel

Metropolis$175K — $185K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Law degree and eligible to practice in Illinois, Tennessee, or New York
  • 7+ years of experience in corporate law or business/transactional practice
  • Extensive knowledge of various commercial contracts, especially technology and procurement agreements
  • Detail-oriented professional who thrives in a team environment
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
  • Exceptional transactional and legal writing skills
  • Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal support to business regions or practice groups
  • Act as a business partner offering legal and business counsel
  • Collaborate with business teams to develop legal strategies
  • Understand the technology business and urban mobility industry
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a range of complex commercial contracts
  • Manage disputes and outside counsel when required
  • Support VP and Associate General Counsel and other attorneys

Benefits

  • Access to healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Stock option plan
  • Bonus plans
Full Job Description
Who you are

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.
What you'll do
  • 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
What we're looking for
  • 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
While not required, these are a plus:
  • Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating Software as a Service (SaaS) contracts or commercial leases
  • Prior in-house legal experience

4 Days in Office: 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.

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 $185,000.00 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' 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 may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate's application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.

As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.

About Metropolis

Metropolis is an architecture and construction firm that specializes in sustainable design and building practices. The company's projects include commercial, residential, and institutional buildings, as well as urban planning and development. Metropolis is committed to using environmentally responsible materials and methods in its projects, and has won numerous awards for its work. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about Metropolis
Size
100 employees
Industry
Net Income
$1 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$5 million

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