Counsel, Operating Businesses – Costar Group – Arlington, Va Or Irvine, Ca

CoStar Group

Arlington, VA, US
$143,000 minimum - $200,000 maximum + bonus opport...
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Commercial contract negotiation
Legal guidance to business leaders
Contracting process modernization
** CoStar Group is seeking a Counsel for Operating Businesses to join their legal department in Arlington, VA, or Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will be an adaptable attorney with 5-10 years of experience, focused on commercial transactions and legal process improvement in a fast-paced environment. **

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • CoStar Group offers generous compensation and performance-based incentives, comprehensive healthcare coverage, 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions, and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** CoStar Group is seeking a Counsel for Operating Businesses to join their legal department in Arlington, VA, or Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will be an adaptable attorney with 5-10 years of experience, focused on commercial transactions and legal process improvement in a fast-paced environment. **

Salary

$143,000 minimum - $200,000 maximum plus bonus opportunity; Generous benefits plan; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Commercial contract negotiation
  • Legal guidance to business leaders
  • Contracting process modernization
  • High-volume commercial environment
  • Risk-based guidance

Nice-to-have

  • Real estate industry understanding
  • AI and automation tools
  • Operational mindset
  • Business strategy partnership

Key Requirements

  • 5-10 years of experience
  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in good standing
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Some in-house experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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