Counsel, Operating Businesses – CoStar Group – Arlington, VA or Irvine, CA
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Counsel, Operating Businesses – CoStar Group – Arlington, VA or Irvine, CA
Role Overview CoStar Group is seeking a highly motivated, adaptable, and business‑minded Counsel, Operating Businesses to join its Legal Department. This role is designed for an attorney who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume commercial environment and is interested not only in day‑to‑day contract negotiation, but also in how legal services are delivered at scale. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted legal partner to CoStar’s operating businesses—supporting commercial transactions, advising brand leaders, and helping modernize contracting processes through improved workflows, templates, automation, AI, and other tools.
Reporting to the Division General Counsel, Operating Businesses, this position supports the legal needs of CoStar Group’s operating businesses across sales, procurement, product, marketing, and operations. In addition to drafting and negotiating agreements, the role plays a central part in intake management, workflow prioritization, and continuous improvement of contracting processes.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
Support general corporate legal matters, including collaborating on special projects related to M&A, product development, piracy, and regulatory compliance.
Provide practical, risk‑based guidance to internal stakeholders.
Manage day‑to‑day intake and workflow for contract and legal requests from internal teams and external customers.
Help prioritize matters in a high‑volume environment, balancing speed, risk, and business objectives.
Create, maintain, and distribute template agreements, playbooks, and standard addenda for scalable use across the company.
Identify and implement better ways of working to reduce friction, improve turnaround times, and drive adoption of improved legal processes across the operating businesses.
Leverage AI tools, automation, and other technologies to improve contract review, drafting, issue spotting, and knowledge management.
Serve as a legal advisor to brand and business leaders, supporting strategy, growth initiatives, and operational decision‑making.
Participate in discussions around new products, partnerships, and go‑to‑market initiatives.
Contribute ideas and perspectives on how legal can better enable growth while managing risk.
Basic Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing.
5-10 years of experience; some in‑house experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree required from an accredited, not‑for‑profit, in‑person college/university.
A track record of commitment to prior employers.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with, or understanding of, real estate will be considered helpful.
What’s In It For You? CoStar Group offers an opportunity to be part of a high‑growth, high‑reward career. You will experience a collaborative and innovative culture, access to generous compensation, performance‑based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Benefits
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 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
Compensation This position offers an annual base salary range of $143,000 minimum - $200,000 maximum, plus bonus opportunity based on relevant skills and experience and includes a generous benefits plan.
Sponsorship We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full‑time in the United States to apply. However, CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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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Role Overview CoStar Group is seeking a highly motivated, adaptable, and business‑minded Counsel, Operating Businesses to join its Legal Department. This role is designed for an attorney who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume commercial environment and is interested not only in day‑to‑day contract negotiation, but also in how legal services are delivered at scale. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted legal partner to CoStar’s operating businesses—supporting commercial transactions, advising brand leaders, and helping modernize contracting processes through improved workflows, templates, automation, AI, and other tools.
Reporting to the Division General Counsel, Operating Businesses, this position supports the legal needs of CoStar Group’s operating businesses across sales, procurement, product, marketing, and operations. In addition to drafting and negotiating agreements, the role plays a central part in intake management, workflow prioritization, and continuous improvement of contracting processes.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
Support general corporate legal matters, including collaborating on special projects related to M&A, product development, piracy, and regulatory compliance.
Provide practical, risk‑based guidance to internal stakeholders.
Manage day‑to‑day intake and workflow for contract and legal requests from internal teams and external customers.
Help prioritize matters in a high‑volume environment, balancing speed, risk, and business objectives.
Create, maintain, and distribute template agreements, playbooks, and standard addenda for scalable use across the company.
Identify and implement better ways of working to reduce friction, improve turnaround times, and drive adoption of improved legal processes across the operating businesses.
Leverage AI tools, automation, and other technologies to improve contract review, drafting, issue spotting, and knowledge management.
Serve as a legal advisor to brand and business leaders, supporting strategy, growth initiatives, and operational decision‑making.
Participate in discussions around new products, partnerships, and go‑to‑market initiatives.
Contribute ideas and perspectives on how legal can better enable growth while managing risk.
Basic Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing.
5-10 years of experience; some in‑house experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree required from an accredited, not‑for‑profit, in‑person college/university.
A track record of commitment to prior employers.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with, or understanding of, real estate will be considered helpful.
What’s In It For You? CoStar Group offers an opportunity to be part of a high‑growth, high‑reward career. You will experience a collaborative and innovative culture, access to generous compensation, performance‑based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Benefits
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 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
Compensation This position offers an annual base salary range of $143,000 minimum - $200,000 maximum, plus bonus opportunity based on relevant skills and experience and includes a generous benefits plan.
Sponsorship We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full‑time in the United States to apply. However, CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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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