Assistant General Counsel – Joint Ventures

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

The Assistant General Counsel Joint Ventures will serve as the senior legal advisor responsible for overseeing joint venture transactions and related matters across Hines Americas real estate platform. Reporting to the Senior Managing Director Co-Head of Legal this role will collaborate closely with firmwide business leaders outside counsel and cross-functional departments.

The successful candidate will demonstrate seasoned judgment in managing legal risk structuring complex transactions and providing strategic counsel to senior leadership while ensuring that Hines joint venture and corporate risk standards are upheld. Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Manage and oversee outside counsel in the negotiation and drafting of joint venture agreements and related documentation for Hines real estate investments throughout the Americas.

Ensure consistent application of Hines joint venture standards governance principles and best practices across all transactions.

Partner with senior leadership to assess communicate and mitigate joint venture risks providing strategic guidance and practical solutions.

Oversee outside counsel in entity formation deal structuring and closing processes for complex real estate transactions.

Collaborate with internal business teams to align legal strategy with transaction goals timelines and commercial priorities.

Review and advise on indemnities guarantees and other key provisions affecting risk allocation.

Liaise with Hines Compliance Tax Risk and Finance teams to ensure appropriate coordination and adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Develop and maintain legal templates playbooks and guidance materials for joint ventures and related agreements.

Contribute to broader departmental initiatives including training programs workflow improvements and risk management protocols.

Support other non-real estate corporate and business contracts as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include :

J.D. degree from an accredited top-tier US law school.

Ten or more years of legal experience including substantial exposure to real estate joint venture formation structuring and negotiation.

Significant experience managing outside counsel and supervising attorneys in a complex high-volume environment.

Prior in-house experience within a real estate investment private equity or asset management organization preferred.

Familiarity with compliance securities and general corporate matters preferred.

Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated capacity to identify and manage risk while advancing business objectives.

Highly confident articulate self-motivated practical and collaborative with an entrepreneurial and commercial mindset.

Proven ability to prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment.

Leadership team management and mentoring abilities.

Ability to travel periodically.

Closing

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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Key Skills

General Counsel,Legal Case Management,Legal Drafting,Litigation,Intellectual Property Law,Legal Counsel,Legal Research,Securities Law,Employment & Labor Law,Real Estate Law,negotiation,Contracts

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