Real Estate Transactions Attorney (CA)

Flo Recruit, Inc.; 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 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.