Scion Staffing
Transaction Attorney (Commercial Real Estate)
Scion Staffing, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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About the Role: Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Transaction Attorney (Commercial Real Estate) on behalf of a rapidly growing national real estate investment firm. This is an exceptional direct‑hire opportunity for a strategic, business‑minded attorney to lead transactional legal matters across a diverse multistate portfolio.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead and manage all aspects of commercial real‑estate transactions nationwide
Draft, review, and negotiate LOIs, PSAs, JV agreements, loan documents, leases, and closing packages
Oversee title and survey review, due diligence, and exception clearing to ensure smooth closings
Support capital‑markets work by reviewing and negotiating financing structures and related agreements
Advise internal leasing and property‑management teams on tenant issues, REAs, use restrictions, and renewals
Develop templates, playbooks, and policies to streamline transactional processes
Partner cross‑functionally to identify risk, ensure compliance, and optimize deal outcomes
Remain current on legal, regulatory, and industry developments within commercial real estate
What You Bring:
J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. state with eligibility to waive into Illinois
5+ years of commercial real‑estate transactional experience within a real‑estate investment firm, private‑equity environment, or law firm
Proven ability to independently structure, negotiate, and close acquisitions, dispositions, and financings
Strong title/survey review experience and familiarity with ALTA requirements
Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills with sound business judgment
Experience with joint ventures, entity formation, or real‑estate funds is a plus
Organized, responsive, and effective at managing multiple concurrent deals in a fast‑paced setting
Perks & Benefits:
Competitive compensation aligned with experience ($215,000/Annual)
Hybrid schedule based in Chicago
High‑impact exposure to senior leadership
Long‑term growth within a rapidly expanding national platform
About the Organization: A fast‑growing, vertically integrated real‑estate investment firm managing a multistate portfolio of commercial and residential properties. The company’s strategy focuses on acquiring assets below market value, improving performance post‑acquisition, and generating strong returns for ownership, investors, and joint‑venture partners.
About Our Firm: Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award‑winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have successfully placed thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team‑building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct‑hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
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Transaction Attorney (Commercial Real Estate)
role at
Scion Staffing
About the Role: Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Transaction Attorney (Commercial Real Estate) on behalf of a rapidly growing national real estate investment firm. This is an exceptional direct‑hire opportunity for a strategic, business‑minded attorney to lead transactional legal matters across a diverse multistate portfolio.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead and manage all aspects of commercial real‑estate transactions nationwide
Draft, review, and negotiate LOIs, PSAs, JV agreements, loan documents, leases, and closing packages
Oversee title and survey review, due diligence, and exception clearing to ensure smooth closings
Support capital‑markets work by reviewing and negotiating financing structures and related agreements
Advise internal leasing and property‑management teams on tenant issues, REAs, use restrictions, and renewals
Develop templates, playbooks, and policies to streamline transactional processes
Partner cross‑functionally to identify risk, ensure compliance, and optimize deal outcomes
Remain current on legal, regulatory, and industry developments within commercial real estate
What You Bring:
J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. state with eligibility to waive into Illinois
5+ years of commercial real‑estate transactional experience within a real‑estate investment firm, private‑equity environment, or law firm
Proven ability to independently structure, negotiate, and close acquisitions, dispositions, and financings
Strong title/survey review experience and familiarity with ALTA requirements
Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills with sound business judgment
Experience with joint ventures, entity formation, or real‑estate funds is a plus
Organized, responsive, and effective at managing multiple concurrent deals in a fast‑paced setting
Perks & Benefits:
Competitive compensation aligned with experience ($215,000/Annual)
Hybrid schedule based in Chicago
High‑impact exposure to senior leadership
Long‑term growth within a rapidly expanding national platform
About the Organization: A fast‑growing, vertically integrated real‑estate investment firm managing a multistate portfolio of commercial and residential properties. The company’s strategy focuses on acquiring assets below market value, improving performance post‑acquisition, and generating strong returns for ownership, investors, and joint‑venture partners.
About Our Firm: Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award‑winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have successfully placed thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team‑building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct‑hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
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