Accountabilities

Lead and support the structuring, drafting, negotiation, and management of strategic commercial agreements with multiple listing services (MLSs), brokerages, franchisors, and other industry partners.
Advise industry development teams and senior leadership on transaction strategy, commercial structures, legal risks, and negotiation priorities from initial discussions through execution and ongoing relationship management.
Develop negotiation strategies, legal positions, and scalable playbooks that balance business objectives, contractual obligations, relationship considerations, and operational feasibility.
Engage directly with external counterparties, industry stakeholders, and their legal representatives to manage complex negotiations and maintain productive strategic relationships.
Serve as a legal subject-matter expert on MLS data, advising on its acquisition, licensing, display, use, and governance across consumer-facing platforms and agent-facing products.
Provide legal guidance on data rights, restrictions, and governance requirements associated with AI-enabled products and consumer experiences, partnering with Product and AI/ML teams to establish practical safeguards.
Interpret and advise on MLS data licensing agreements, industry rules, policies, and market-specific requirements, translating complex legal provisions into actionable business guidance.
Draft, negotiate, and manage data licensing agreements that support consumer platforms and professional real estate software solutions while balancing legal, commercial, and operational considerations.
Partner with Industry, Product, and Engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle to identify legal implications, support new product launches, and address evolving industry requirements.
Contribute to the development of internal data governance frameworks, policies, and controls that promote responsible and scalable data use while ensuring compliance with contractual and industry obligations.
Collaborate with Legal and Compliance colleagues on matters involving privacy, intellectual property, data governance, commercial strategy, and enterprise risk.
Monitor developments involving MLS organizations, industry associations, litigation, and regulatory requirements, translating emerging issues into practical recommendations for business leaders.
Develop training materials, internal guidance, and scalable resources to help business teams understand industry requirements, manage legal risks, and make informed decisions efficiently.
Advise legal leadership on complex, market-specific, cross-functional, or relationship-sensitive matters requiring broader strategic alignment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
At least 6 years of relevant legal experience within a national or regional law firm or an in-house legal department, with substantial exposure to commercial transactions or data licensing.
Deep knowledge of the residential real estate industry, including MLS structures, licensing arrangements, industry rules, brokerage operations, and the role of real estate trade associations.
Demonstrated experience negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements, including data licensing, technology transactions, and strategic partnership agreements.
Strong ability to independently lead high-impact negotiations while protecting commercial interests and maintaining long-term relationships with industry partners.
Experience working with MLS organizations, brokerages, real estate trade associations, or property technology companies is strongly preferred.
Direct experience with MLS data licensing, policies, or industry requirements is a significant advantage.
Working knowledge of legal frameworks relevant to real estate and data, including fair housing regulations, copyright, data privacy, and state real estate licensing laws.
Experience advising Product and Engineering teams, with a practical understanding of data feeds, data systems, and technology-driven product development.

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