Full-Time

Associate General Counsel

Corporate and Compliance

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CoStar Group

CoStar Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Compensation Overview

$197.8k - $333.8kAnnually

Expert

Washington, DC, USA

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school with excellent academic credentials are required.
  • Licensed to practice in at least one jurisdiction. Willingness to apply to D.C. Bar, if not already licensed to practice in D.C.
  • At least 10 years’ relevant experience in a mix of a top law firm and in an in-house legal group.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including ability to work collaboratively and effectively with business clients and other legal department members.
  • Excellent analytical and negotiating skills.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with ability to be flexible and adapt to frequently changing workload and responsibilities.
  • Acute attention to detail. Ability to multi-task.
  • Strong project management skills, well organized, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
  • Must have initiative, be able to act decisively, work independently and exercise good judgment.
  • Experience with or understanding of commercial real estate business is helpful.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and advise company personnel on strategic M&A transactions, primarily domestic but may also include international transactions, including leading diligence, negotiations and closings of transactions;
  • Advise company personnel, inside and outside the legal department, on various issues pertaining to strategic transactions;
  • Structure, draft and negotiate complex transaction agreements;
  • Work closely with Corporate Development and various business units and manage internal and external deal processes;
  • Advise on equity and debt financings, including negotiation of credit facilities and other debt instruments;
  • Manage the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including quarterly, annual and current reports, proxy statements, registration statements, and Section 16 filings;
  • Support investor relations and executive management on the preparation for quarterly earnings and investor engagement and outreach, ESG and proxy advisory initiatives;
  • Oversee all legal aspects of the company’s stock plan administration;
  • Support General Counsel to advise on general corporate matters, including preparation and distribution of board and board committee materials, development of meeting agendas, timelines and calendars, preparation of resolutions and minutes, and general contract review;
  • Oversee legal entity management, director & officer appointment and orientation, and maintenance of books & records for the company and subsidiaries globally;
  • Oversee and manage the organization’s compliance function to develop, disseminate, train and administer legal policies and procedures to enforce compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and rules, including federal and state securities laws, sanctions, anti-corruption, export/import, cybersecurity, data privacy and security, and corporate conduct;
  • Review public facing materials, including press releases, investor presentations and road show materials.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition of Visual Lease positions CoStar to offer more integrated solutions, potentially increasing its market share in the real estate technology sector.
  • CoStar's aggressive expansion and investment in Homes.com could lead to significant growth in the residential real estate market, offering employees opportunities in a rapidly growing segment.
  • The strengthening of CoStar's financial leadership team, including the return of Richard Simonelli, suggests a robust strategic direction and potential for financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • The ongoing legal battle with Realtor.com parent company Move, Inc. over alleged trade secret theft could result in financial and reputational damage.
  • CoStar's aggressive expansion strategy, including significant marketing investments, may strain resources and lead to operational challenges.

What makes CoStar Group unique

  • CoStar Group stands out as a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics, distinguishing itself with a comprehensive suite of services in the property markets.
  • The acquisition of Visual Lease enhances CoStar's capabilities in lease administration and accounting, broadening its service offerings beyond traditional real estate analytics.
  • CoStar's strategic focus on expanding its residential portal, Homes.com, with significant marketing investments, sets it apart from competitors in the residential real estate space.

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