Staff Attorney

At The Scion Group, we’re changing the way people see student housing. It’s bigger than beds and buildings. It’s about providing an experience for students to explore the best years of their lives. It’s about creating communities — both on and off campus — that feel like less like a place and more like a home. Founded in 1999, Scion now owns and operates nearly 70,000 beds serving 200 top-tier university campus markets across the nation, representing $5.0 billion dollars of project value.

The Scion Group seeks a Staff Attorney who will use their legal expertise and problem-solving skills to support the legal team and property management staff with day-to-day operations. This position will assist with developing, articulating and implementing legal and company policy at the corporate level. The Staff Attorney is accountable for providing world-class resolution and communication to a national portfolio of operating business units.

 Responsibilities

• Drafts, negotiates and reviews a variety of commercial contracts.
• Drafts and revises housing agreements, leases and other relevant real estate documents.
• Assists and advises Paralegals in the preparations of contracts and external communications.
• Responds to escalated resident complaints, attorneys and agencies, with respect to issues arising under State and Federal Fair Housing laws, rules and regulations.
• Responds to vendor and resident disputes.
• Coordinates with outside counsel on litigation matters.
• Coordinates with inside and outside counsel on entity and asset acquisitions.
• Performs legal due diligence analysis with respect to potential acquisitions and provides guidance.
• Continually conducts basic legal, statutory and regulatory research, staying current with laws and regulations.
• Analyzes, interprets and addresses company contracts and various compliance issues with lenders, partners and governmental bodies.
• Supports corporate governance, such as standards of practice and company operational policies.
• Coordinates real estate tax appeals.
• Monitors and assists in resolution of insurance claims.

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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Property Management Systems
• Works well with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; attentive to detail.
• Handles multiple, complex projects, with minimal guidance, prioritizes effectively, and meets deadlines.
• Works well independently and as a member of various teams.
• Values and fosters a sensitive and supportive approach to a diverse working and living environment.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.

 Key Characteristics of a successful candidate

• Customer-centric Attitude
• Objective
• Articulate and Influential Communicator
• Meticulous
• Expert Adviser
• Eye for Detail
• Unwavering Follow Through

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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