Metropolis Technologies · 1 week ago
Senior Counsel - Aviation
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $185K/yr
7+ years expMetropolis Technologies is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. They are seeking a Senior Counsel to provide legal support for their Aviation and Commercial businesses, focusing on airline and passenger services, as well as their ecommerce SaaS platform for airports.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive legal support to the Aviation and Commercial businesses, with an emphasis on our airline and passenger services, and our ecommerce 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating SaaS contracts
Prior in-house legal experience
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
A 401(k) plan
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
A lucrative stock option plan
Bonus plans
Company
Metropolis Technologies
Metropolis is building AI for the real world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.53BKey Investors
LionTreeJP Morgan Chase3L Capital
2025-11-06Series D· $500M
2025-11-06Debt Financing· $1.1B
2023-10-05Series C· $1.05B
Leadership Team
Alexander Israel
Co-Founder & CEO
Travis Kell
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
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