Counsel or Senior Counsel - Construction Law

Hines•Houston, TX

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About The Position

Hines is hiring a Counsel or Senior Counsel to support design, construction, and related transactions and projects. The attorney will advise the Hines teams involved in these matters, build partnerships with central, regional, and international offices, and coordinate with outside legal counsel as requested. The title will depend on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The role includes negotiating and drafting design, construction, consulting, vendor, and other services contracts; assisting with requests for proposals and contract and bid-solicitation reviews; and advising on project issues, including change orders, delay claims, and defective work. The attorney will also advise on indemnity, guarantees, and insurance provisions, and work with Hines’ insurance risk management team on appropriate insurance terms. Hines describes itself as a privately held real assets firm with nearly seven decades of investment, development, and management experience. It operates across 29 countries and has more than 4,600 colleagues. The company highlights professional development, competitive rewards, comprehensive benefits, and a culture grounded in trust and high standards.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
At least two years of relevant legal experience in general real estate transactions, construction transactions, or construction litigation.
Licensed to practice law in the United States.
Strong academic credentials from a top-tier U.S. law school.
Experience selecting and managing outside counsel.
Highly confident, articulate, self-motivated, self-sufficient, and enthusiastic; a team player.
Entrepreneurial mindset and focus on outcomes over output.
Ability to travel periodically.

Nice To Haves

Experience with transactions in different states is a plus.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and draft design, construction, and related consulting contracts and purchase orders.
Assist with requests for proposals and review comments on contracts and bid-solicitation documents.
Assist with project issues, including change order requests, delay claims, and defective work situations; prepare related correspondence and assist with selecting and monitoring outside counsel when necessary.
Advise on indemnity clauses, guarantees, and other provisions.
Review insurance and indemnity requirements in contracts and coordinate with Hines’ insurance risk management team regarding appropriate insurance terms for design and construction arrangements.
Support central departments and international and regional offices by reviewing and negotiating vendor and other services contracts, including geotechnical and environmental consulting agreements, insurance manuals, and purchasing agreements.
Develop strong partnerships with Hines’ central, regional, and international offices and coordinate with outside legal counsel as requested.