Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.
Owns, manages and develops master‐planned communities, commercial, residential and mixed‐use real estate.
In-house attorney handling contracts, real estate, and development for Western region communities.
12 days ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Phoenix, AZ
Office Full-Time
Company Size
608 Employees
Service Specialisms
Real Estate Development
Property Management
Commercial Leasing
Master Planned Community Development
Mixed‑Use Development
Retail Property Development
Office Property Development
Residential Development
Sector Specialisms
Master Planned Communities
Commercial
Residential
Mixed-Use
Office
Retail
Multifamily
Self-Storage
Role
Description
transaction coordination
strategic advice
corporate legal
contract drafting
deal negotiation
stakeholder collaboration
- Provide legal support in coordinating transactions, working collaboratively with internal teams, external counsel, and other stakeholders.
- Manage and provide strategic advice on complex issues related to commercial and residential development, financing, operations, acquisitions, and dispositions.
- Assist with general corporate legal matters as needed to support a broad range of company initiatives
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents, with a focus on commercial contracts, purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, commercial leasing agreements, and related real-estate documents.
Requirements
generalist
1-3 yrs
ms office
j.d.
bar
problem solving
- Experience in a generalist role, handling a variety of legal tasks and supporting multiple business units within a corporate setting.
- At least 1-3 years of experience at a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of building and maintaining positive relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and project management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to manage legal and business databases.
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in one state bar is required.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Competitive 401k plan
- Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning
- Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events
- Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous PTO policy
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 2010
Year of establishment
The company was spun off from General Growth Properties in 2010, carrying forward Howard Hughes's vision oflarge‑scale, thoughtfully designed communities.
34,000 Acres
Undeveloped land holdings
The company owns nearly 34,000 acres of undeveloped land, showcasing its long-term land pipeline potential.
7M Sq Ft
Office Space Portfolio
The company manages 7 million sq ft of office space, providing steady income from operating assets.
900M Investment
External funding in 2025
A $900 million investment by Pershing Square in 2025 signifies a shift toward becoming a diversified holding company.
- Led today by David O’Reilly, it owns iconic master‑planned developments—from Columbia, Maryland and The Woodlands, Texas, to Summerlin, Nevada and Ward Village in Hawaiʻi.
- Its asset base spans across three pillars: operating retail and office properties, land sales in master‑planned communities, and strategic condominium and commercial developments.
- It recently transformed its South Street Seaport holdings into a standalone entity, spinning off Seaport Entertainment in 2024.
- Despite its real estate roots, the company is expanding its playbook—eyeing insurance and other operating businesses under new leadership ambitions.
- Unusually, it combines suburban development (like Bridgeland, Texas) with urban condominium towers (Ward Village), showcasing both breadth and adaptability.
Culture + Values
- Above All – Our People
- Imagination With Purpose
- Together We Are More
- Knowledge to Know‑How
- Personal Responsibility for Positive Change
Environment + Sustainability
62,000 Acres
LEED-Certified Community
Achieved LEED precertification for Summerlin community in Nevada.
54,924 Metric Tons
Carbon Emissions in 2022
Public carbon emissions in 2022, including both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
46.2% Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Target
Target to reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030, with a 2019 baseline.
25% Water Reduction
Water Intensity Drop
Reduced water intensity across portfolio from 2022 to 2023.
- Announced SBTi-validated near-term targets covering Scope 1, 2, and 3, aligned with limiting warming to 1.5 °C (carbon inventory completed and validated in 2024)
- Top-ranking by GRESB in peer group of Americas Diversified Listed real estate companies in 2024
- Achieved LEED precertification for Summerlin community (Nevada) in 2024
- Operational monitoring of energy, water, emissions, and waste across portfolio with data-driven, site-specific strategies
- Voluntary annual reporting via GRESB and S&P Global CSA, using TCFD framework and quarterly investor updates
- Near-term emissions reduction targets for Scope 3 capital goods (27.5%) and use-of-sold-products (55%)
- Short-term goals through 2027: 20% reduction in carbon emissions intensity (baseline 2017)
- In 2022: energy use intensity fell below 30 EUI/sq ft/year