Real Estate Attorney - Affordable Housing

Real Estate Attorney - Affordable Housing

Location Columbus, OH 43215 Date Posted June 25, 2026 Job ID 14749 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Legal Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Real Estate Attorney on behalf of an innovative nonprofit initiative dedicated to expanding affordable housing opportunities throughout Ohio. This is a hybrid position based in Columbus, OH.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced real estate attorney to combine sophisticated transactional practice with meaningful community impact. The attorney will serve as the lead legal professional for a growing initiative focused on supporting nonprofit organizations and community groups engaged in affordable housing development and preservation efforts across the state.

Supported by a well-established statewide justice-focused organization, this role offers the opportunity to help shape a growing legal resource while working on complex real estate transactions that directly benefit underserved communities.

About the Opportunity

The Real Estate Attorney will represent nonprofit organizations in real estate development, acquisition, financing, and community development transactions that create and preserve affordable housing opportunities. In addition to legal work, this individual will cultivate relationships across Ohio's housing ecosystem, helping build partnerships and identify opportunities that advance housing access and community development goals.

This position offers significant visibility and the opportunity to contribute to the long-term growth and strategic direction of the initiative as it expands its reach and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise nonprofit clients on real estate transactions related to affordable housing development and preservation
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional real estate documents
• Support real estate financing transactions and development projects
• Build relationships with nonprofit organizations, housing advocates, community groups, developers, and public-sector stakeholders
• Collaborate with affordable housing partners throughout Ohio to identify and develop new project opportunities
• Support advocacy efforts that advance affordable housing initiatives
• Contribute to strategic planning, program growth, and long-term organizational development
• Assist with reporting, stakeholder communications, and funding-related initiatives

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed or eligible for admission in Ohio
• Experience in real estate law, real estate finance, development, community economic development, or a related practice area
• Strong transactional experience, including drafting and negotiating complex agreements
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and client counseling skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Interest in affordable housing, community development, and mission-driven legal practice

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Meaningful work that directly expands affordable housing opportunities
• Sophisticated and impactful transactional practice
• Opportunity to shape and grow an emerging statewide initiative
• Significant stakeholder engagement and leadership exposure
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Hybrid work environment
• Long-term opportunity for organizational leadership and growth

Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000, commensurate with experience in addition to a robust benefits package.

About Our Search Firm

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing 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.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

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