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
