Real Estate Transactional Associate

Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Student loan repayment benefit

Paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

No-accrual vacation policy

Job summary

Hoge Fenton is seeking a Real Estate Transactional Associate with substantial experience in commercial real estate transactions. The position may be based in Silicon Valley (San Jose), the Tri-Valley (Pleasanton), or the Peninsula (San Mateo) with primarily onsite work and some flexibility.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, California bar admission, and 5–7 years of real estate transactional experience, with strong drafting and negotiation skills to support complex deals from LOI through closing.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• 5 to 7 years of real estate transactional experience.
• Strong working knowledge of purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, financing documents, title and survey matters, and California land use and zoning requirements.
• Ability to manage transactions from letter of intent through closing with general supervision.
• Ability to independently identify issues and advise clients on deal structure and risk.
• Excellent written, oral, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loan documents, and related transaction documents
• Due Diligence & Title Review: Conduct due diligence and review title reports, surveys, and other property records to identify and resolve issues
• Transaction Management: Manage transactions from letter of intent through closing, coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, brokers, and title companies
• Regulatory & Zoning Compliance: Advise clients on California land use, zoning, and entitlement matters affecting their transactions
• Closing Execution: Prepare closing documents and checklists, coordinate escrow, and oversee post-closing matters

Skills

Active Bar Admission California

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Hoge Fenton, a distinguished multi-service law firm, headquartered in downtown San Jose, is seeking a Real Estate Transactional Associate with substantial experience in commercial real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loan documents, and related transaction documents
• Due Diligence & Title Review: Conduct due diligence and review title reports, surveys, and other property records to identify and resolve issues
• Transaction Management: Manage transactions from letter of intent through closing, coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, brokers, and title companies
• Regulatory & Zoning Compliance: Advise clients on California land use, zoning, and entitlement matters affecting their transactions
• Closing Execution: Prepare closing documents and checklists, coordinate escrow, and oversee post-closing matters

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the State Bar of California
• 5 to 7 years of real estate transactional experience
• Strong working knowledge of purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, financing documents, title and survey matters, and California land use and zoning requirements
• Ability to manage transactions from letter of intent through closing with general supervision
• Ability to independently identify issues and advise clients on deal structure and risk
• Excellent written, oral, and negotiation skills

Why Hoge Fenton?

Hoge Fenton is a well-established, highly respected multi-service law firm offering a supportive, flexible, and collaborative environment where attorneys build long-term careers handling high-quality, impactful matters. The firm maintains a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional development, providing resources and mentorship that empower attorneys at every stage of their careers.

Location

This position can be based in our Silicon Valley (downtown San Jose), Tri-Valley (Pleasanton), or Peninsula (San Mateo) office. The role is primarily onsite with some flexibility. Travel between locations may be necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $190,000 to $240,000. This range reflects the firm’s good faith estimate of potential compensation, which may vary based on experience, qualifications, and skill set.

We offer our associates a full array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), a student loan repayment benefit, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements, and a no-accrual vacation policy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hoge Fenton has a strong commitment to diversity. The firm strives to recruit and retain a workforce that welcomes and supports the interests of women, families, and individuals of all ages, races, creeds, religions, colors, national origins, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities/gender expressions, disabilities, or military and veteran statuses. Hoge Fenton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Unsolicited resumes from search firms will not be considered, and no fees will be paid for candidates submitted without a prior written agreement.