Senior Counsel, Community & Government Affairs

Ward Village, a Howard Hughes master‑planned community, is a 60‑acre master‑planned community in the heart of Honolulu, located between downtown and Waikīkī, along Honolulu’s south shore. Honoring the distinct history of its land, Ward Village is at the forefront of sustainable community development – integrating dynamic architecture, local culture, and public open space. At full build‑out, the community will include approximately one million square feet of unique retail and thousands of homes, in what Architectural Digest named “Best‑Planned Community in the United States.”

Howard Hughes Communities (HHC) owns, manages and develops commercial, residential and mixed‑use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award‑winning assets include the country’s preeminent portfolio of master planned cities and communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including:
Columbia, Maryland;
The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area;
Summerlin®, Las Vegas;
Teravalis, Phoenix; and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Howard Hughes Communities’ portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative place making, the company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities.

Howard Hughes Communities is a subsidiary to Howard Hughes Holdings, trading on the New York Stock Exchange as HHH.

The Senior Counsel, Community & Government Affairs is an outward‑facing leader responsible for advancing Ward Village’s position in the community and helping navigate the regulatory, political, and stakeholder environment surrounding the business. In collaboration with HHC’s real estate development team, other business units, and external consultants, this role nurtures, develops, and maintains relationships with relevant local, state, and federal government stakeholders while developing and executing community relations strategies that generate broad support for HHC objectives.

This role serves as a key advocate for Ward Village across public relations, government relations, community relations, charitable partnerships, Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) coordination, and strategic issue management. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of applicable laws, administrative rules, land use approval processes, and Honolulu development issues to effectuate the goals for Ward Village. This person will help Ward Village achieve its development vision by directing a first‑class community and government relations program that protects current entitlements, supports future development approvals, and reinforces Howard Hughes as a valued member of the local community.

The ideal candidate is a respected, credible, and effective communicator who understands Honolulu’s planning process, governmental structure, local culture, and real estate landscape, and who can represent Ward Village thoughtfully and strategically with external stakeholders.

Compensation range: $125,000–$150,000 plus bonus.

• Serve as a visible, reliable, accessible, and trusted external representative and liaison for Ward Village and HHC across community, government, media, public speaking, stakeholder, and written correspondence settings.
• Provide strategic input, advice, and positioning to leadership on community sentiment, regulatory risk, political dynamics, stakeholder concerns, and external affairs priorities.
• Maintain an in‑depth working knowledge of current and planned Ward Village projects and regularly brief internal leadership on key developments, meetings, risks, and opportunities.
• Closely monitor issues of concern and relevance to community stakeholders, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and help create constructive solutions that support Ward Village and HHC objectives.

• Oversee third‑party public relations partners and related consultant engagement.
• Lead press release development, message coordination, and strategic…