Legal Support Specialist, Real Estate

The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and on the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination, and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century.

Today, our company carries forward the collective legacy of four innovative placemakers—James Rouse, George Mitchell, Victoria Ward, and Howard Hughes—who transformed the idea of what a community can be, envisioning a self-sustaining ecosystem that prizes inclusion, conservation, and innovation and fosters a strong social fabric to improve the lives of all residents, consumers, and tenants.

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes owns, manages, and develops award-winning large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments including : Downtown Columbia® in Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis™ in the Phoenix West Valley; and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

At Howard Hughes, our mission is to help people discover new ways of experiencing life. We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company and are committed to a culture of that fosters curiosity and empowers every employee to find their story in this great organization.

About The Role

The Legal Support Specialist will support the Houston Region in managing, drafting, and coordinating real estate agreements and related documents. This position will be responsible for the end-to-end management and coordination of lease agreements, real estate contracts and other legal documents, including facilitating real estate filings and assisting with various legal and compliance matters.

This position is in The Woodlands, Texas.

What You Will Do

Real Estate Document Management : Prepare, review, analyze, file and manage real estate documentation, including lease agreements, purchase agreements, deeds, title review, and other related documents.

Execution & Filing of Legal Documents : Coordinate the execution, filing, and recording of a variety of legal documents and agreements, maintaining accurate and organized records in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Communication : Facilitate clear and effective communication between legal, finance, and business teams regarding contract status, key obligations, and timelines.

Compliance and Process Adherence : Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulations, maintain organized and accessible documentation to support audits and reviews.

General Legal Support : Provide additional support on corporate legal matters as required, assisting attorneys with research, drafting, and other projects.

About You

Bachelor’s degree and / or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience in business, law, or related field.

2 years of experience in contract management, contract procurement, or real estate-related legal work.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with real estate documents and filings.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams.

Prior experience in a real estate or legal setting.

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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES