Counsel or Corporate Counsel - Construction

About the Role

As Counsel/Corporate Counsel with Hines, you will assist with design, construction, and related transactions and projects. You will advise the Hines teams involved in these areas, develop strong partnerships with Hines’ central, regional, and international offices, and coordinate with outside legal counsel as requested. The title will be dependent upon candidate experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft design, construction, and related consulting contracts and purchase orders.
• Assist in RFPs and review of comments to contracts and bid solicitation documents.
• Assist in responding to project issues (change order requests, delay claims, and defective work situations), prepare related correspondence, and assist in the selection and monitoring of outside counsel if necessary.
• Provide advice on indemnity clauses, guarantees, and other provisions; review insurance and indemnity requirements in contracts and coordinate with Hines’ insurance risk management team regarding appropriate insurance terms with respect to design and construction arrangements.
• Provide support to central departments and international and regional offices through the review and negotiation of other vendor and services contracts (geotechnical and environmental consulting agreements, insurance manuals, purchasing agreements, etc.).

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Two or more years of relevant legal experience in general real estate transactions, construction transactions, or construction litigation.
• Experience in transactions in different states is a plus.
• Licensed to practice law in the United States.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials from a top-tier U.S. law school.
• Experience selecting and managing outside counsel.
• Highly confident, articulate, self-motivated, self-sufficient, and enthusiastic individual who is a team player.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and focus on outcomes over output.
• Ability to travel periodically.

About Hines

Hines is a leading global real estate investment manager with a diverse portfolio spanning $93.2 billion in assets across living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics, and life science projects. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks to enhance value, connection, and inspiration. With 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries, we prioritize investing in our people through comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits, and generous vacation packages. Hines has been recognized on Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024.