Senior Counsel, Industry Software

About the teamThe Zillow Group Legal and Compliance Department is a collaborative team of skilled legal professionals who support Zillow’s innovative tech, real estate, and media businesses. As part of the Business Lines Legal Team, you will provide frontline legal support for Zillow’s products and services, working closely with colleagues in a collegial and dynamic environment.

About the role

As Senior Counsel, Industry Software, you will play a key role on the Industry Affairs and Industry Software legal team. You will be the primary legal advisor for a portfolio of business-to-business (B2B) software products, supporting real estate professionals. Your work will directly impact Zillow’s product development and industry relationships, helping to shape the future of real estate technology through strategic, solution-oriented legal guidance.

You Will Get To

• Serve as the primary legal contact for designated B2B software products, including ShowingTime and Dotloop.

• Advise on product development, data use, privacy, licensing, commercial contracts, and marketing matters.

• Work closely with business teams to provide proactive, strategic legal guidance on new initiatives and key projects.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, such as customer contracts and data licensing agreements.

• Analyze legislative changes affecting supported products and coordinate with product teams on implementation.

• Collaborate with internal partners across legal, privacy, finance, tax, and compliance functions.

• Identify legal risks and provide legal risk analysis and recommendations to senior management

• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture within the Legal and Compliance Department.

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $158,200.00 - $252,800.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington state, and Washington DC and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

Who you are

• 7+ years of relevant attorney experience, including at least 3 years in an in-house legal department, preferably at a technology company or large real estate brokerage.

• JD with active state bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.

• Experience with data rights, licensing, privacy, and marketing/advertising laws.

• Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.

• Knowledge of real estate licensing regulations or MLS/real estate industry rules is a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with ability to clearly and persuasively advise on legal issues and risk.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• A disciplined, project management-oriented approach with the ability and desire to take ownership of issues, drive clarity, and execute effectively.

• Here at Zillow, we value the experience and perspective of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills or related experiences.

Get to know us

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

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