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The Opportunity

Howard Hughes Holdings owns, manages, and develops award-winning master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: The Seaport in New York; Downtown Columbia®, Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin®, Las Vegas; Douglas Ranch®, Phoenix and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaii.

As we continue our commitment in creating innovative placemaking we have formed Seaport Entertainment. Seaport Entertainment, a newly formed division comprising the company's entertainment-related assets in New York and Las Vegas—including the Seaport in Lower Manhattan and the Las Vegas Aviators® Triple-A Minor League Baseball team, as well as the company's ownership stake in Jean-Georges Restaurants and its 80% interest in the air rights above the Fashion Show Mall, which are intended to be used to create a new casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. is establishing Seaport Entertainment with the intention of completing its spinoff as a publicly traded company by year-end 2024. The planned separation of Seaport Entertainment from Howard Hughes would allow the new company to operate independently as a pure-play entertainment enterprise, equipped with a robust team of industry leaders to ensure its long-term success.

The Role

Seaport Entertainment is seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Counsel to join our dynamic executive leadership team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic legal advisor with a deep understanding of business operations, risk management, and compliance. The General Counsel will play a key role in establishing protocols and procedures for the new company, guiding the organization through legal challenges and ensuring that all business activities align with applicable laws and regulations.

Legal Team

What You Will Do

• Lead lean team of legal professionals

Legal Strategy And Advice

• Develop and implement legal strategies to support and align with the overall business objectives.
• Provide timely and strategic legal advice to senior management on a wide range of issues, including contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.

Contracts And Agreements

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and protecting the company's interests.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline contract processes and enhance efficiency.

Compliance And Risk Management

• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.

Litigation Management

• Oversee and manage any litigation matters, working closely with external counsel when necessary.
• Implement strategies to minimize legal exposure and costs associated with disputes.

Corporate Governance

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance principles and best practices.
• Advise on matters related to board governance, ethics, and conflicts of interest.

Mergers And Acquisitions

• Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Conduct due diligence and assess legal risks associated with potential transactions.

Employee Relations

• Advise on employment law matters and contribute to the development of employment policies.
• Collaborate with the HR department to address legal issues related to employee relations.

Outside Counsel

• Establish guidelines for use of external counsel and oversee efficient and cost effective use of external counsel.

About You

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the State of New York.
• 10-15 years of experience as General Counsel or in a similar leadership role.with a focus on corporate law, contracts, and compliance.
• Skilled at establishing protocols and procedures and modifying existing ones to fit changing needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally within the organization.
• Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of industry-specific legal and regulatory frameworks.

Professional and Cultural Characteristics

• A collaborative, non-territorial team player. Operates with a diplomatic leadership style, managing a range of stakeholders to gain buy in and build consensus.
• Balanced between strategic and tactical orientations. Understands how to develop long-term, strategic programs that connect with business operations as well as how to ensure operational excellence.
• A clear and effective communicator with high EQ. Willing to debate and challenge ideas to come to the best possible solution.
• Hardworking and entrepreneurial. Able to drive accountability and a sense of urgency.
• Takes the time to connect with employees in the field to build relationships and gain a better understanding of the business and its culture.
• Business oriented and able to connect the dots between operational and legal strategies. Makes a strong business case for programs and provides input on the business legal counsel.

_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. The Howard Hughes Corporation reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

_ NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHH will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHH explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of The Howard Hughes Corporation.