Commercial Counsel

Since its inception, The Parking Spot has made superior airport parking experiences easy and affordable by focusing on hospitality. Now with more than 25 years in business, The Parking Spot has cemented itself as the leading near-airport Parking Company with 40+ locations at 28 airports, over 2,000 employees nationwide and 2 incredibly strong brands – The Parking Spot and Park ‘N Fly by The Parking Spot.

What makes working at The Parking Spot so special? We have created a culture of support, fun, and camaraderie that allows us to be the most innovative company in the parking industry. As a nationwide business with a small business feel, there are endless opportunities within The Parking Spot to grow your career. Come join us and see how we leverage people and technology to deliver a superior product, outshine our competition, and find creative and innovative solutions to everyday problems. 

Salary: $130,000

What we offer:

• Hybrid work environment
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Ability to gain exposure to all areas of the business
• Great benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental and a 401k plan
• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Team oriented, fun and friendly work environment
• Immediate opportunity to make a large impact

Our offices are based in the heart of the Loop in downtown Chicago, but we are pleased to note that our Chicago office is operating on a hybrid work model (mix of in-office and remote work). 

Position Summary:

The Parking Spot’s Legal Department is responsible for handling day-to-day legal matters for the Company including contract drafting/review/negotiations, corporate controls and procedures, corporate governance and compliance, dispute resolution, insurance claim management, litigation, and mergers and acquisitions. The Commercial Counsel works closely with each department and is responsible for transactional and commercial legal matters relating to the operation of the Company and acts as a key legal advisor on corporate and jurisdictional legal issues affecting national parking organization including owning, managing, leasing, and operating The Parking Spot’s national facilities.

This role reports to the General Counsel and Chief Regulatory Officer.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and implement complex legal agreements including: Sales Agreements; Asset Management Agreements; Information Technology Agreements; Marketing Agreements; Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work; and Construction Agreements.
• Negotiate and implement commercial leasing agreements.
• Advise on legal rights and obligations relating to all Company legal agreements.
• Advise on environmental issues related to real estate.
• Advise on zoning and land use issues related to real estate.
• Assist in Mergers and Acquisitions related transactions and related diligence.
• Develops and owns execution of role-specific department critical initiatives.
• Independently and consistently delivers top-quality work product on highly sophisticated and diverse tasks.
• Negotiate, draft, and review a wide variety of complex commercial agreements, permits and licenses.
• Supervise outside counsel’s work in support of transactional matters.
• Supporting strategic projects and other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• Bar admission in any jurisdiction with good standing.
• 2-4 years general corporate and transactional experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements while shepherding those agreements through the deal lifecycle, provide business-focused legal advice on federal and state laws and ensure the requisite internal policies and procedures are followed.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate transactions and advising on real estate legal issues including land use and environmental compliance and obligations.
• Exposure to corporate governance compliance and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a diverse and complex workload while maintaining priorities and proactively anticipating issues.
• Experience working independently and cross-functionally.
• Experience prioritizing work and proven record of business acumen and solution orientation.
• Problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound and practical business judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and creatively in various team environments.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems preferred.

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Any disclosed pay range is based on a consideration of neutral factors and criteria such as required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, seniority, etc. The Parking Spot reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant a salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, or seniority.

At The Parking Spot, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate and seek it.  We believe a diverse, inclusive, and equitable company is one where all employees, partners, and customers are welcome, supported, and valued. As a company in the travel industry, we witness the power of bringing individuals from different backgrounds and communities together. We treat all others with dignity and respect and stand firmly against racism and discrimination in any form. We intentionally develop diverse teams and relationships to ensure all voices are heard and to foster equal opportunity for all. We are committed to listening, learning, and growing because we know that our work is never done.