Job Description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

As the Assistant General Counsel - Employment you will provide strategic and day-to-day legal support on employment matters across the firms 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

Qualifications

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

Closing

At Hines we believe the built world is ultimately about people. As one of the worlds 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 4600 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 Companys annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies for 2024.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

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