Assistant General Counsel, Global Data, Privacy & AI - CoStar Group - Arlington, VA

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's global privacy program
• Serve as the primary legal advisor on privacy, data protection, AI and information governance matters
• Provide strategic, practical, and commercially focused counsel to business leaders on data use, product development, and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with global data protection, AI and privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other applicable frameworks
• Partner cross-functionally with product, engineering, security, compliance, and business teams to embed privacy/AI-by-design principles
• Oversee data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures across the organization
• Manage regulatory inquiries, investigations, and interactions with data protection authorities
• Monitor and interpret evolving AI and privacy laws and translate them into actionable business requirements
• Lead privacy impact assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) and data mapping initiatives
• Develop and deliver privacy and AI training and awareness programs
• Manage outside counsel and external advisors as needed
• Build and mentor a high-performing privacy team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited not-for-profit in person University or College required
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing with ability to practice in the state of Virginia
• 8-10 years of relevant legal experience, including a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house roles
• Demonstrated experience leading and implementing global privacy programs within a data-driven or technology-enabled organization
• Strong knowledge of global privacy and data protection laws and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other international regimes)
• Required certifications: CIPP/US
• Proven ability to operate as a strategic business partner with a commercial mindset
• Experience embedding privacy and data considerations into the product lifecycle
• Proven experience partnering with product development teams to enable compliant data use in product development
• Experience advising on legal and regulatory issues related to AI/ML, including model training, data provenance, and responsible AI use
• Familiarity with emerging AI governance frameworks and global regulatory developments (e.g., EU AI Act, U.S. AI guidance)
• Experience advising on data strategy, including the legal and regulatory considerations associated with leveraging data as an asset
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• High level of judgment, integrity, and accountability
• Preferred Experience
• AIGP (Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional) certification
• CIPP/EU
• Experience in an information services, data analytics, or technology company
• Familiarity with global data transfer mechanisms and cross-border data strategies
• Experience working in a publicly traded company
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, including data classification, retention, and usage policies beyond personal data
• Ability to advise on legal risks related to the use of non-personal, aggregated, or

Additional Information

Assistant General Counsel, Global Data, Privacy & AI - CoStar Group - Arlington, VA Job Description Assistant General Counsel, Global Data, Privacy & AI - CoStar Group - Arlington, VA Company Overview CoStar Group is a global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, online marketplaces and 3D digital twin technology. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate-empowering people to discover properties, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives. With leading brands across commercial and residential real estate - including CoStar, LoopNet, Apartments.com, Homes.com, STR, Matterport and other global online marketplaces - CoStar Group delivers trusted data, powerful analytics, and high-traffic online marketplaces that shape the future of the industry. Role Summary We are seeking a commercially savvy Assistant General Counsel, Global Data, Privacy & AI to lead and scale CoStar Group's global privacy program across one of the world's largest proprietary real estate data and marketplace platforms. This role will serve as a strategic partner to product, technology, and commercial teams-shaping privacy and AI governance, ensuring global regulatory compliance, and enabling responsible, high‑impact use of data that fuels our market‑leading analytics and online marketplaces. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic and forward‑thinking privacy leader who brings deep regulatory expertise, strong business judgment, and a proven ability to operationalize global privacy programs at scale within a fast‑moving, data‑intensive, technology‑driven organization.

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