Senior Counsel

Metropolis; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Stock option plan

Bonus plans

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Counsel in Nashville, TN, to provide comprehensive legal support for business operations. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of corporate law experience, focusing on various commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements. Responsibilities include crafting legal strategies, drafting contracts, and managing disputes. The position requires strong legal writing and problem-solving skills. Collaborating in a close-knit team and in-person presence four days a week are essential. Competitive salary between $175,000 and $185,000 annually includes benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in corporate law or a transactional law firm.
• Experience with SaaS agreements, government contracts, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for business regions.
• Work with teams to create legal strategies.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Manage outside counsel and disputes.

Skills

Commercial contract management

Legal writing

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Understanding of urban mobility

Education

Law degree licensed in Illinois, Tennessee, or New York

Job description

The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators and problem solvers to help us create it.

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.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $175,000.00 USD to $185,000.00 USD annually. 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.

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.