Howard Hughes Communities · 5 days ago
Counsel
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expHoward Hughes Communities is dedicated to innovative placemaking and is seeking a Counsel to support the legal needs of its master-planned communities in the Western Region. The role involves drafting and negotiating transactional documents, providing legal support for various corporate initiatives, and managing complex legal issues related to real estate transactions.
FinanceReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents, with a focus on commercial contracts, purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, commercial leasing agreements, and related real-estate documents
Manage and provide strategic advice on complex issues related to commercial and residential development, financing, operations, acquisitions, and dispositions
Provide legal support in coordinating transactions, working collaboratively with internal teams, external counsel, and other stakeholders
Assist with general corporate legal matters as needed to support a broad range of company initiatives
Other related duties as may be assigned by the Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel – Western Region
This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in one state bar is required
At least 1-3 years of experience at a reputable law firm or in-house legal department
Experience in a generalist role, handling a variety of legal tasks and supporting multiple business units within a corporate setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to manage legal and business databases
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of building and maintaining positive relationships across all levels of an organization
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and project management
Benefits
Competitive 401k plan
Generous PTO policy
Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events
Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning
Company
Howard Hughes Communities
Howard Hughes Communities develops, owns, and operates the nation’s premier large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1.4BKey Investors
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2018-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $495M
1913-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
David O'Reilly
Chief Executive Officer
Carlos Olea
Chief Financial Officer
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