Staff Attorney

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
90K-130K Annually
Mid level
Real Estate
The Role
Provides corporate legal support for commercial contracts, housing agreements, leases, fair housing matters, vendor and resident disputes, litigation coordination, and acquisitions. Advises paralegals and property management staff, conducts legal due diligence, and coordinates with internal and external counsel. Requires a U.S. law degree, admission to at least one state bar, and 2–5 years of legal experience, preferably in multifamily housing.
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We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Your Opportunity

Scion is seeking a skilled Staff Attorney to join us in executing our vision. This position will focus on assisting with developing, articulating, and implementing legal and company policy at the corporate level. 

The Staff Attorney will use their legal expertise and creative problem-solving skills to support the legal team and property management staff with day-to-day operations. This role demands strong organization and prioritization, analytical mindset, attention to detail and excellent communication skills.  

Your Responsibilities

  • Draft, negotiate and review a variety of commercial contracts.
  • Draft and revise housing agreements, leases and other relevant real estate documents.
  • Assist and advise Paralegals in the preparation of contracts and external communications.
  • Respond to escalated resident complaints, attorneys and agencies, with respect to issues arising under State and Federal Fair Housing laws, rules and regulations.
  • Respond to vendor and resident disputes.
  • Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation matters.
  • Coordinate with inside and outside counsel on entity and asset acquisitions.
  • Perform legal due diligence analysis with respect to potential acquisitions and provides guidance. 

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive.

Qualifications

  • Law degree from an accredited university or law school, admission to the bar of at least one US State and 2-5 years of professional work experience, preferably within Multi-family housing. 
  • Fair Housing law experience is strongly preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Property Management Systems. 

Your Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Paid Maternal Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Learning reimbursement opportunities

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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The base salary range for this full-time position is base + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Illinois Pay Range
$90,000$130,000 USD

Skills Required

  • Law degree from an accredited university or law school
  • Admission to the bar of at least one U.S. state
  • 2–5 years of professional work experience
  • Experience within multifamily housing
  • Fair Housing law experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency in property management systems
  • Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
653 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Scion is the largest privately-held owner/operator of student housing communities in the United States. The company’s current portfolio includes 87 properties comprised of approximately 58,700 beds, mostly off-campus but also including management of two university-affiliated communities. Scion has focused exclusively on the student housing sector since its inception in 1999 as an advisor, owner and operator, and has invested in more than $6 billion of student housing projects

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