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 and the NASDAQ 100, 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 Clients. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our Clients, 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 Clients, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
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Overview
The Senior Paralegal function plays a critical role in supporting the company’s commercial contracting activities. This individual will work closely with attorneys, business teams including sales, revenue operations and finance to review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements. The Senior Paralegal will ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements and will help to drive efficiency in the contract processes in support of business objectives.
This position is full-time in the office and based in one of our major East Coast offices: Atlanta, GA, Richmond, VA or Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities:
· Draft, review, and edit a variety of commercial contracts, including licensing agreements, NDAs, and data processing agreements.
· Assist attorneys and business stakeholders in negotiating contract terms and conditions to ensure alignment with company objectives and risk tolerance.
· Maintain a centralized contract repository, support business to track key dates and obligations, and ensure timely execution and renewal of agreements.
· Develop and update contract templates, playbooks, and process documentation.
· May train junior paralegals and business teams on contract policies, procedures, and best practices.
· Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., procurement, sales, finance) to gather relevant information and facilitate contract approvals and required documentation (e.g., RFPs, security questionnaires, and corporate documentation requests).
· Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and escalate issues as appropriate.
· Assist with dispute resolution and contract enforcement matters, including preparing summaries and supporting documentation.
Basic Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit in-person University or College.
· 5+ years of experience as a paralegal, with at least 3 years focused on commercial contracts.
· Strong understanding of contract law, commercial transactions, and business operations.
· Excellent drafting, editing, and negotiation skills.
· Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management systems (Salesforce preferred).
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate across departments and levels.
· Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
· A track record of commitment to prior employers.
Preferred Qualifications
· Paralegal certification preferred.
· Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm setting preferred.
· Experience with lease administration/lease accounting software platforms.
· Demonstrated success working with OKRs and performance metrics.
· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
· Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
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.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing