In-House Counsel - Housing - Entry Level

Company Overview

CYM Living: Where caring meets innovation. Our mission is to provide our residents with exceptional living experiences, nurturing a culture of community, and empowering growth from within. We are a national real estate firm with corporate headquarters in Chicago’s West Loop and just outside of New York City.

As a vertically integrated firm, we lead with operations by taking a hands-on approach to real estate investment and property management, accomplishing our mission by incorporating data and technology with hyperlocal customer service to all units.

For more information about CYM Living, please visit our website or find us on LinkedIn.

Duties and Responsibilities

Legal Support

• Prepare for and appear in Eviction Court daily via Zoom or at the Daley Center
• Negotiate settlements with residents by email, phone, Zoom, and at the Daley Center
• Draft and file various pleadings, orders, and motions with the Clerk and Sheriff
• Advise internal teams on resident-facing legal matters
• Attend occasional building code hearings and liaise with operations and internal construction teams to resolve code-related issues with municipalities
• Perform and manage various administrative tasks including, but not limited to preparing and auditing files, updating property management and contract tracking software, etc

Compliance

• Review, update and assist with implementation of various company policies and procedures
• Monitor changes to legislation in relation to laws, rules and regulations directly affecting your role with the company

Requirements

• JD from ABA-accredited law school and licensed to practice in the State of Illinois
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with multiple cross-functional teams
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• The ability to effectively handle multiple projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Must be able to work at our Chicago office – this is not a remote opportunity

Benefits

• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• 15 paid vacation days plus 5 days of paid sick time annually