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Zillow

Senior Counsel, Industry Data

Zillow

. Lead or materially support structuring, drafting, negotiation, and management of strategic agreements with MLSs, brokerages, franchisors, and other industry partners .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $156,200 - $262,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements, particularly in the residential real estate sector, while effectively managing data licensing and compliance with industry regulations. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide strategic legal guidance on data governance and AI-enabled products.

Highest-signal resume keywords
JD With Active State Bar AdmissionNegotiating Complex Commercial AgreementsData Licensing ExperienceKnowledge Of Residential Real Estate IndustryProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills
Drafting AgreementsNegotiation StrategiesData LicensingLegal ComplianceRisk ManagementData GovernanceUnderstanding Of Data FeedsAI And Machine Learning FamiliarityMLS Data AcquisitionCommercial Transactions
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingProject Management
Certifications & Qualifications
JD With Active State Bar Admission
Industry Keywords
MLS StructuresBrokerage OperationsFair HousingCopyrightData PrivacyState Real Estate Licensing LawsIndustry AssociationsCommercial AgreementsData Management FrameworksTraining And Guidance Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead or materially support structuring, drafting, negotiation, and management of strategic agreements with MLSs, brokerages, franchisors, and other industry partners
  • Advise Industry Development and senior management on deal strategy, commercial structure, and risk tradeoffs
  • Develop negotiation strategies, positions, and playbooks
  • Engage with counterparties, industry participants, and their counsel on complex external matters
  • Serve as a legal subject-matter expert on MLS data acquisition, licensing, display, use, and governance
  • Advise on MLS and industry data use in AI-enabled products and consumer features
  • Interpret MLS data licenses, rules, policies, and related industry requirements
  • Draft, negotiate, and manage MLS data licensing agreements
  • Partner with Industry, Product, and Engineering teams across the product lifecycle
  • Build internal data-management frameworks, policies, and controls
  • Partner with Legal and Compliance teams on privacy, data governance, intellectual property, and enterprise risk
  • Monitor MLS, trade association, litigation, and regulatory developments
  • Create training, guidance, and scalable resources for business partners

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 6+ years of relevant experience with a national or regional law firm or in-house legal department
  • Meaningful commercial transactions or data licensing experience
  • JD with active state bar admission in at least one jurisdiction
  • Deep knowledge of the residential real estate industry, including MLS structures, rules, and data licensing, brokerage operations, and industry associations
  • Track record negotiating complex commercial agreements
  • Familiarity with fair housing, copyright, data privacy, and state real estate licensing laws
  • Experience advising product and engineering teams
  • Working understanding of data feeds and data systems
  • Familiarity with AI and machine learning technologies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Ability to independently manage competing, time-sensitive projects
  • Ability to build trusted relationships across departments and with external industry organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity awards
  • Remote work from a physical location of choice
  • Flexible distributed work through Cloud HQ
  • Equal employment opportunity and disability accommodations