Staff Attorney
The Scion Group•Chicago, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Law degree from an accredited university or law school
- Admission to the bar of at least one US State
- 2-5 years of professional work experience, preferably within Multi-family housing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Property Management Systems.
Nice To Haves
- Fair Housing law experience is strongly preferred.
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.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Paid Maternal Leave
- Parental Leave
- Learning reimbursement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
