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Staff Attorney

thesciongroupllc
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2026

Want to learn more about The Scion Group? Check out our website.

We're hiring immediately!

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

Salary : $90,000

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