Senior Counsel

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

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating Software as a Service (SaaS) contracts or commercial leases
• Prior in-house legal experience

Compensation

• Anticipated base salary: $175,000 - $185,000 USD annually