Staff Attorney: Real Estate Contracts & Compliance

The Scion Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Maternal Leave

Parental Leave

Learning reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

The Scion Group seeks a Staff Attorney in Chicago to develop, articulate, and implement legal and company policy at the corporate level, supporting legal and property management teams in day-to-day operations.

Ideal candidates have a JD, US bar admission, 2–5 years of relevant experience in multi-family housing, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and proficiency with MS Office and property management systems. This full-time role offers a base salary around $90k–$130k plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited university or law school and bar admission in at least one US state.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and review a variety of commercial contracts.
• Draft and revise housing agreements, leases and other real estate documents.
• Assist and advise Paralegals in contract preparation and external communications.
• Respond to escalated resident complaints, attorneys and agencies under Fair Housing laws.
• Respond to vendor and resident disputes.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation matters.
• Coordinate with inside and outside counsel on acquisitions.
• Perform legal due diligence for potential acquisitions and provide guidance.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Legal analysis

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Bar admission in at least one US state

Tools

MS Office

Property Management Systems

Job description

The Scion Group seeks a Staff Attorney in Chicago to develop, articulate, and implement legal and company policy at the corporate level, supporting legal and property management teams in day-to-day operations.

Ideal candidates have a JD, US bar admission, 2–5 years of relevant experience in multi-family housing, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and proficiency with MS Office and property management systems. This full-time role offers a base salary around $90k–$130k plus bonus and benefits.