Senior Counsel - Aviation

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company using computer vision to enable frictionless checkout‑free experiences for parking, airports, and beyond. We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Senior Counsel to provide legal support for our Aviation and Commercial businesses.

• Provide comprehensive legal support to the Aviation and Commercial businesses, with an emphasis on our airline and passenger services, and our e‑commerce 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.

• 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.

• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating SaaS contracts.
• Prior in‑house legal experience.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $175,000‑$185,000 annually. Compensation may also include 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.

Mid‑Senior level
• Full‑time
• Legal
• Consumer Services and Facilities Services

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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.