Counsel

Howard Hughes Communities; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401k plan

Generous PTO policy

Premium medical, dental, and vision

Voluntary benefits

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Howard Hughes Communities in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an in-house attorney with 1–3 years of experience to support the legal needs of our master‑planned communities in the Western Region. You will focus on contract drafting, negotiation, real estate transactions, development, and leasing within an in‑house environment.

Reporting to Senior Counsel, Arizona Region, you will draft and review transactional documents, coordinate with internal teams and external counsel, and provide strategic legal

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active bar in one state.
• 1–3 years of experience at a reputable law firm or in-house.
• Generalist role supporting multiple business units within a corporate setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to manage legal and business databases.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills; multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents including commercial contracts, purchase agreements, and real estate documents.
• Provide strategic advice on development, financing, operations, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Coordinate transactions with internal teams, external counsel, and stakeholders.
• Assist with general corporate legal matters to support company initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Legal databases

Job description

About The Role

The position will report directly to the Senior Counsel, Arizona Region, and will function as an in‑house attorney supporting the legal needs of Howard Hughes’ master‑planned communities in the Western Region: Teravalis, Summerlin, and Ward Village. This role is ideal for an attorney with 1‑3 years of experience who is seeking to develop a strong foundation in contract drafting and negotiation, real estate transactions, development, and leasing within an in‑house legal environment.

This position is located in Scottsdale, AZ.

What You Will Do

• 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.
• Manage and provide strategic advice on complex issues related to commercial and residential development, financing, operations, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Provide legal support in coordinating transactions, working collaboratively with internal teams, external counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with general corporate legal matters as needed to support a broad range of company initiatives.
• Other related duties as may be assigned by the Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel – Western Region.
• This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

About You

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in one state bar is required.
• At least 1‑3 years of experience at a reputable law firm or in‑house legal department.
• Experience in a generalist role, handling a variety of legal tasks and supporting multiple business units within a corporate setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to manage legal and business databases.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• 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.

Benefits Built For You

At Howard Hughes Communities, we offer competitive, market‑based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth. Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness—social, emotional, financial, and physical.

• Competitive 401k plan
• Generous PTO policy
• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events
• Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning