Paralegal, Commercial Contracts - Real Estate Manager & Visual Lease - Atlanta, GA or Arlington, VA or Richmond, VA

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, 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.

About the role

The 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 Paralegal – Commercial Contracts 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 our Atlanta, GA, Arlington, VA, or Richmond, VA offices.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit a variety of commercial contracts, including licensing agreements, NDAs, and various commercial documents including AI, privacy, and security-related addenda.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College.
• 2+ years of experience as a paralegal.
• 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 with commercial contracts.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Pay

Base Compensation: $68,000.00 - $92,000.00 Annually

Schedule

In office, Monday-Friday