Senior Counsel, Industry Data & Licensing (Remote)

ZINC Zillow, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 164,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Job summary

Zillow Group is seeking a strategic, commercially minded attorney to shape how we acquire, license, and operationalize industry data, especially MLS data, across Zillow products and experiences.

You will partner with Industry Development, Product, Engineering, and Operations to negotiate with MLSs, brokerages, and other partners, translating complex data rights into practical guidance for the business.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience with law firms or in-house legal teams.
• Deep knowledge of MLS data licensing, with experience in the real estate domain preferred.
• Proven track record negotiating complex commercial agreements and licenses.

Responsibilities

• Lead structuring, drafting, and negotiation of strategic data and industry agreements.
• Advise senior management on deal strategy, risk tradeoffs, and market implications.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage MLS data licensing and related licenses.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and AI teams on data governance for products.

Skills

Commercial transactions

Data licensing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Legal advisory

Education

J.D. with active state bar admission

Job description

Zillow Group is seeking a strategic, commercially minded attorney to shape how we acquire, license, and operationalize industry data, especially MLS data, across Zillow products and experiences.

You will partner with Industry Development, Product, Engineering, and Operations to negotiate with MLSs, brokerages, and other partners, translating complex data rights into practical guidance for the business.