Real Estate Transactional Associate

Hoge Fenton; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 190.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

No-accrual vacation

Descripción de la vacante

Hoge Fenton, a distinguished multi-service law firm headquartered in downtown San Jose, seeks a Real Estate Transactional Associate with substantial experience in commercial real estate transactions. You will draft and negotiate complex agreements and coordinate with clients, lenders, and title companies.

This on-site role offers exposure to San Jose and nearby offices, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment and a strong benefits package, including medical, dental, and

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct due diligence and review title reports, surveys, and property records to identify issues.
• Manage transactions from LOI through closing, coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, brokers, and title companies.
• Advise clients on California land use, zoning, and entitlement matters affecting their transactions.
• Prepare closing documents, coordinate escrow, and oversee post-closing matters.

Conocimientos

Real estate transactions

Negotiation skills

Issue spotting

Oral communication

Written communication

Detail oriented

Educación

Juris Doctor

Descripción del empleo

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.