In-House Legal Associate | Multifamily Housing

Overview: CYM Living - Where caring meets innovation. We are a national real estate firm with corporate headquarters in Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, IN and just outside of New York City. Our mission is to provide our residents with an exceptional living experience, nurture a culture of community, and empower growth from within. 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.

Position Summary: The In-House Legal Associate will represent CYM Living in providing legal counsel on housing laws, resolving landlord-tenant disputes in and out of court, and advising on risk mitigation and best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Represent company in court proceedings, including eviction cases and lease disputes
• Provide legal counsel on landlord-tenant matters, fair housing laws, and local rental regulations
• Negotiate and draft settlement agreements to resolve conflicts
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local housing laws and regulations
• Stay current on legal developments impacting the multifamily housing industry
• Collaborate with internal teams to mitigate legal risks
• Perform and manage various administrative tasks including, but not limited to, preparing and auditing files and updating property management software
  
  
  

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 prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Interest in all aspects of multifamily housing
• Must be able to work at our Chicago office - this is not a remote opportunity
  
  
  

Benefits

We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness and Well-Being Program
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
  
  

SALARY RANGE: $70,000-$90,000 per year.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position at CYM Living. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can contribute to our team.

CYM Living LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Overview: CYM Living - Where caring meets innovation. We are a national real estate firm with corporate headquarters in Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, IN and just outside of New York City. Our mission is to provide our residents with an exceptional living experience, nurture a culture of community, and empower growth from within. 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.

Position Summary: The In-House Legal Associate will represent CYM Living in providing legal counsel on housing laws, resolving landlord-tenant disputes in and out of court, and advising on risk mitigation and best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Represent company in court proceedings, including eviction cases and lease disputes
• Provide legal counsel on landlord-tenant matters, fair housing laws, and local rental regulations
• Negotiate and draft settlement agreements to resolve conflicts
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local housing laws and regulations
• Stay current on legal developments impacting the multifamily housing industry
• Collaborate with internal teams to mitigate legal risks
• Perform and manage various administrative tasks including, but not limited to, preparing and auditing files and updating property management software
  
  
  

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 prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Interest in all aspects of multifamily housing
• Must be able to work at our Chicago office - this is not a remote opportunity
  
  
  

Benefits

We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness and Well-Being Program
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
  
  

SALARY RANGE: $70,000-$90,000 per year.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position at CYM Living. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can contribute to our team.

CYM Living LLC is an equal opportunity employer.