Assistant General Counsel - Employment

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 Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

As the Assistant General Counsel - Employment, you will provide strategic and day-to-day legal support on employment matters across the firm’s global platform. This role will provide practical, business-focused advice on employment contracts, incentive arrangements, bonus plans, employee equity and long-term incentive programs, retention arrangements, disputes, restructurings and exits.

• Advise on global employment law matters, working closely with HR, Finance, Tax and business teams.

• Draft, review and negotiate employment contracts, offer letters, bonus agreements, retention agreements, settlement agreements and exit documentation.

• Advise on employee disputes, grievances, disciplinary matters, performance management issues and internal investigations.

• Advise on employee bonus arrangements, incentive schemes, equity programmes, long-term incentive plans, retention plans and related leaver provisions.

• Manage employment claims, settlement negotiations and external employment counsel where required.

• Support the development of employment policies, templates, guidance and training across jurisdictions.

• Monitor employment law developments and help manage employment-related legal risk globally

Minimum Requirements include:

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

• Strong academic credentials from a top tier institution

• Seven or more years of experience in employment law

• Experience managing multi-jurisdictional employment matters, coordinating local counsel and collaborating with international legal and HR teams on cross-border employment matters

• Deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations

• In-house experience at a global organization preferred

• 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

• Demonstrable organizational, problem solving skills, able to prioritize and work independently

• 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

• Strong executive presence with the confidence to advise senior leadership on complex and sensitive employment matters

• Ability to travel periodically

At Hines, we believe the built world is ultimately about people. As one of the world’s largest privately held real assets firms, we bring nearly seven decades of investment, development, and management experience to work that shapes cities and communities around the world.

Our people make that possible. Across 29 countries, more than 4,600 colleagues bring different perspectives and expertise to Hines, with opportunities to take on meaningful responsibility, learn from leaders across the business, and build a career with room to evolve. We support that journey through professional development, competitive rewards, comprehensive benefits, and a culture grounded in trust and high standards.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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