Counsel, Contracts

About the teamZillow Group Legal and Compliance is a service-oriented team of skilled legal and compliance professionals and fun people who enjoy working in a collegial environment within an innovative, fast-paced tech, real estate, and media company!

About the role

Zillow Group’s Legal & Compliance contracts review team is looking for an outstanding experienced attorney with a real passion for negotiating contracts who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative and customer-focused environment! We are looking for a candidate to be a key partner and support the procurement, engagement and sourcing business operations and people organizations.

Applicants should demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to build collaborative cross-functional relationships. You should enjoy playing a key role in improving contract-related processes, efficiencies and templates while protecting the company’s interest. The right candidate for this role will take a proactive approach on organization-specific initiatives, help the company grow, and deliver dedicated service to cross-functional clients.

In this role, you will

• Collaborate closely with attorneys and contracts managers as an individual contributor on the contracts team.

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor MSAs, SaaS and software agreements; professional services, benefits, recruiting and other commercial contracts, from first draft to signature.

•  Independently partner with internal teams (finance, info security, privacy, compliance) to review contracts and identify risks.

• Help develop support playbooks, templates, checklists, and occasionally deliver  trainings to improve contracting processes.

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $136,300.00 - $217,700.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $129,500.00 - $206,900.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.

Who you are

• 4-6 years as the primary attorney responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, including at least two years’ in-house experience at a technology company. 

• Highly responsive and skilled at managing multiple contracts simultaneously, with strong oral and written communication skills.

• Exercise good judgment and evaluate risk while considering the larger picture.

• Apply a solid understanding of contract law.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and clearly articulate legal and business risks in commercial contracts.

• Proven track record of independently negotiating complex vendor, SaaS, and licensing agreements, including experience with vendors offering generative AI services or features.

• JD with active state bar admission

• Operate with independence and  accountability in managing contract negotiations and related projects.

Get to know us

At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.

Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025, and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care® 2025 list, reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow.

No matter where you sit in the organization, your work will help drive innovation, support our customers, and move the industry—and your career—forward, together.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.