Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel Corporate Law

When you join Hines you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence earning us a spot on Fast Companys esteemed annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Reports Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

As the Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel Corporate you will be responsible for advising on corporate matters including structuring and corporate documentation for Hines US investment vehicles joint ventures and the broader Hines corporate structure as well as leading Hines global corporate secretarial function.

*Title will depend on candidate experience and qualifications*

• Support corporate structuring for U.S. investment vehicles joint ventures and Hines internal corporate structure.

• Supervise entity formation maintenance restructuring and dissolution across jurisdictions.

• Oversee Hines global corporate governance and corporate administration framework.

• Lead and manage the global company secretarial and corporate administration team.

• Manage corporate governance processes approvals records resolutions and filings.

• Oversee the coordination of responses to KYC and corporate information requests.

• Partner with internal legal tax finance compliance fund and business teams on corporate matters.

• Develop and improve processes controls and systems for global entity management KYC and governance.

Minimum Requirements include:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school

• Strong academic credentials from a top tier institution

• Seven or more years of experience in US corporate law entity management corporate governance or corporate administration

• Prior people management experience including coaching mentoring and performance management

• In-house experience would be beneficial particularly in a global organization

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. state; Texas licensure preferred

• Highly confident articulate self-motivated self-sufficient and enthusiastic individual who is a team player

• Strong corporate IQ i.e. know how to get things done within a corporate organization

• Rigorous detail orientated flexible versatile and with good people skills and ability to work in a multi-discipline team

• Excellent oral and written communications skills

• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities work independently manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver high-quality work with accuracy and efficiency

At Hines we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living office retail mixed-use logistics and life science projects all designed to enhance value connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines success is our 5000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people offering comprehensive training competitive compensation robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone including our clients can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Companys prestigious annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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