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Salary: USD 140,000 - 160,000 / annual
Metropolis Technologies is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support the Senior Counsel in delivering comprehensive legal guidance across business regions. You will serve as a proactive and trusted partner to Revenue and Operations teams, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, mitigating risk, and developing strategies aligned with the company's cutting-edge AI technology and urban mobility solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support the Senior Counsel in providing comprehensive legal support to one or more business regions or practice groups
- Act as a proactive business partner assisting stakeholders with contract-related issues, compliance matters, and risk assessments
- Work closely with business teams to develop and execute legal strategies that protect and advance operations
- Develop deep understanding of the company's AI technology business and the urban mobility industry
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts including SaaS agreements, client agreements, procurement agreements, IT agreements, government contracts, commercial leasing agreements, and consulting agreements
- Champion the use of AI tools to drive efficiencies and reduce redundant tasks across legal workflows
- Support coordination of business disputes and management of outside counsel
- Provide essential support to the Senior Counsel and other attorneys within the department
Required qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license or eligibility to practice law in Illinois or Tennessee
- 5+ years of progressive experience in a corporate law department or business/transactional practice group at a law firm
- Experience with a variety of commercial contracts including management, operating, technology, and procurement agreements
- Proven ability to adopt and champion AI tools to transform workflows
- Strong transactional and legal writing skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines
- Strong practical decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Ability to quickly identify and grasp complex legal issues and communicate clearly to colleagues and business partners
Preferred qualifications include SaaS contract drafting and negotiation experience, commercial leasing experience, and prior in-house legal department experience.
The role requires four days per week in-office to foster collaboration and innovation.
