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.
ResponsibilitiesAs 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 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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Skills Required
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school
- Strong academic credentials from a top-tier institution
- Seven or more years of experience in U.S. corporate law, entity management, corporate governance, or corporate administration
- Prior people management experience, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. state
- Texas licensure
- In-house experience, particularly in a global organization
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, manage multiple concurrent projects, and deliver accurate, high-quality work efficiently
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams with strong interpersonal skills
Hines Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hines and has not been reviewed or approved by Hines.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage starts immediately and spans medical, vision, dental, behavioral health, and prescriptions. The breadth and immediacy indicate a robust healthcare offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave is substantial, complemented by family-planning benefits such as IVF, adoption, and surrogacy. This depth signals strong support for diverse family needs.
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Retirement Support — A matched 401(k) with early vesting supports long-term savings. The structure underscores an emphasis on financial security beyond base pay.
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What We Do
Hines is a global real estate investment, development and property manager. The firm was founded by Gerald D. Hines in 1957 and now operates in 30 countries. We manage nearly $96B in high-performing assets across residential, logistics, retail, office, and mixed-use strategies. Our local teams serve 480 properties totaling nearly 241 million square feet globally. We are committed to a net zero carbon target by 2040 without buying offsets. To learn more about Hines, visit www.hines.com and follow @Hines on social media. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2022.
