Counsel or Senior Counsel - Construction Law

Hines•Houston, TX

About The Position

Hines is hiring a Counsel or Senior Counsel to support design, construction, and related transactions and projects. The attorney will advise Hines teams working on these matters, develop partnerships with central, regional, and international offices, and coordinate with outside legal counsel as needed. The title will depend on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The role involves negotiating and drafting design, construction, consulting, and vendor agreements; assisting with RFPs and bid solicitations; and advising on project issues, including change orders, delay claims, and defective work. The attorney will also advise on indemnity, guarantees, and insurance terms, coordinating with Hines’ insurance risk management team where appropriate. 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 supports career development through professional development, competitive rewards, comprehensive benefits, and a culture grounded in trust and high standards. Hines is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

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, and self-sufficient, with an enthusiastic, team-oriented approach.
Entrepreneurial mindset and focus on outcomes over output.
Ability to travel periodically.

Nice To Haves

Experience in transactions in different states.

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.
Help respond to project issues, including change order requests, delay claims, and defective work situations.
Prepare correspondence related to project issues.
Assist with selecting and monitoring outside counsel when necessary.
Advise on indemnity clauses, guarantees, and other contract provisions.
Review insurance and indemnity requirements in contracts and coordinate with Hines’ insurance risk management team on 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.