Commercial Counsel

Commercial Counsel

Job Description

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.  

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed, and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.  

 

About Zonda:  

Zonda is redefining the future of housing. We are perfectly placed in the heart of the fast-growing real estate industry. We are making big bets on the future of real estate, trailblazing a 2030 vision for the industry. Here at Zonda, you’ll be able to use your passion and curiosity to drive the next generation of real estate analysts, advisors, technologists, and marketers. 

Learn more about Zonda 

Zonda is looking for an enthusiastic attorney to help evolve and expand our legal team. Zonda looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. When you join our team, you’ll be in a unique position to make a change with every project. You will use your full range of skills to build great relationships and experiences and learn about the real estate industry, economics, and Zonda’s full range of products and services. You will be supported with the necessary tools, and you will be working with an awesome and like-minded team. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary, and collaborative - all working to build the future of housing. 

 

Reporting directly to the General Counsel for Zonda, the Counsel will play a pivotal role in providing legal guidance, support, and strategic direction to our organization. The ideal candidate will have in-house experience with contract review, negotiation, compliance, and working closely with cross-functional teams.

This position will be located in Irvine, California or Arlington, Virginia and is in office Monday through Friday. Travel for on-site meetings may be required.

 

Major Job Responsibilities and Related Duties

• Contract Management:
  • Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including customer agreements, vendor contracts, and licensing agreements.
  • Ensure that all contracts align with legal and regulatory requirements and protect the interests of Zonda Home.
  • Develop and maintain contracting operating procedures and best practices.

• Client Communication, Support and Retention:
  • Identify potential legal issues affecting client relationships and work proactively to resolve them.
  • Effectively communicate and deliver difficult decisions to clients when necessary, maintaining professionalism and clarity.
  • Ensure that clients understand the rationale behind such decisions and the legal or regulatory factors that may necessitate them.

• Product Counseling
  • Advise cross-functional teams on product design and compliance.
  • Monitor changes in the law that might require product updates and work with internal teams to ensure timely updates. 

• Data Licensing and SaaS Products:
  • Provide legal guidance and expertise in data licensing agreements and SaaS product offerings.
  • Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) in all aspects of our operations including US, UK, Canada and India.

• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Stay up to date on industry regulations and legal developments that may impact the company.
  • Assist with developing and implementing compliance programs to mitigate legal risks.

• Legal Advisory:
  • Provide legal advice and counsel to various departments within the organization.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis to support decision-making process.
  • Review contracts post-acquisition for appropriate assignment and change of control notices.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in a state bar association.  
• The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of legal experience, with 1-2 years of experience in an in-house counsel role with a strong emphasis on contract review and negotiation. 
• A track record of commitment to prior employers.

Skills:

• Experience working with data licensing agreements and SaaS products.
• Experience advising clients on regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with a highly connected team. 
• Knowledge of real estate regulations and with at least one of the following areas of law is helpful but not required: contract law (technology license agreements, data license agreements, MSAs, Service Agreements); US, Canadian, and EU privacy law (CCPA, GDPR, PIPEDA); consumer protection laws (TILA, ECOA, FCRA, FDCPA, EFTA); advertising law (FTC, TCPA); emerging AI law and regulations.
• Even if you don’t have exactly what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply if you think you would be a great fit.

What's in it for you?  

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.  

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.  

• Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to): 

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug 

• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance 

• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family 

• Commuter and parking benefits 

• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions 

• Employee stock purchase plan 

• Paid time off 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent) 

• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups 

• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks 

 

The final salary or hourly rate offered for this role will fall within the range set forth below based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. 

Base Compensation: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 (Annually)

 

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing