Key Facts

Remote From:

New York (USA)

Category: Lawyer

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Commercial Lending Client Services Construction Loans Mezzanine Capital Business Transaction Management Legal Remedy

Other Skills

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Negotiation
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Communication
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Collaboration

Roles & Responsibilities

4+ years of experience
Must be NY-barred or eligible to waive in
Entrepreneurial attitude
Ability to manage sophisticated deals independently

Requirements:

Independently manage and run complex commercial real estate lending transactions from inception to closing
Draft and negotiate a wide range of loan documents for deals typically in the $100M+ range
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing creative legal solutions
Collaborate directly with partners and a highly skilled paralegal team

David Joseph & Company

Government Administration

About David Joseph & Company

David Joseph grew out of the realization that many organizations lack the in-house capacity to pursue and manage public sector clients effectively, despite providing ideal products for government buyers. Unlike private sector buyers, government procurement patterns aren’t driven to maximize revenue, but to implement policies which support citizens. As a result, companies that are familiar with supplying products to profit-driven organizations need separate, dedicated divisions in their organization that will orient themselves towards public sector considerations. This is where David Joseph comes in. David Joseph acts as your dedicated public sector division, allowing you to offload your public sector costs without interrupting your existing operations. Our team is made up of public sector specialists who understand the ins and outs of public sector contracts, from policy objective to contract award. David Joseph understands the process of obtaining and subsequently managing government contracts. Our people are adept at marketing, supplying, and tailoring your company’s products to meet the unique considerations of public sector organizations. Our firm supports organizations of all sizes, even ones that already have a base of existing contracts. It isn't enough for a company to pile up contracts for services with public sector entities. Companies need to understand how to maximize profit from awarded contracts once they get their foot in the door. To do this, they need David Joseph. Public sector contracts can be extremely valuable, and it’s important to recognize how competitive that makes the process for securing them. At David Joseph, we leverage our public sector expertise, and you take the shortcut to public sector success.

Company type: TPE

Industry: Government Administration

Founded: 2018

Company size: 2 - 10

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Job description

About the Role

Kriss & Feuerstein is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Lending Attorney with 4+ years of experience to join a dynamic and growing boutique firm. The firm is looking for an entrepreneurial, hands-on lawyer who can run sophisticated deals independently from start to finish. This is a critical role supporting a robust and expanding pipeline of lender-side transactions for existing private lender and developer clients.

You will have direct client interaction and the opportunity to work on creative, non-template deals, making a significant impact on the practice.

What You'll Be Doing

Independently manage and run complex commercial real estate lending transactions from inception to closing
Draft and negotiate a wide range of loan documents for deals typically in the $100M+ range, including construction and mezzanine loans
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing creative legal solutions for sophisticated private lenders
Collaborate directly with partners and a highly skilled paralegal team in a fast-paced, supportive environment
Work on a variety of lender-side deals across the United States — primarily for industrial complexes and data centers

Compensation & Location

Salary: $140K - $500K (based on ability, not years)
Equity: Competitive equity
Origination credit: 25% on any business brought in
Location: Midtown, New York
- Flexible hybrid — 3 days encouraged in office
- Fully remote available for senior attorneys based in the US
- Must be NY-barred or eligible to waive in
Hiring 6-8 candidates for this role
Visa sponsorship NOT available

Why Candidates Should Join

25-year-old boutique with a sophisticated book — $100M+ deals across the US
Work directly across from BigLaw counsel on complex, creative structures
Run your own deals start-to-finish with direct client contact
25% origination credit on business you bring in
Partners work alongside you daily — no bureaucracy
Remote flexibility for senior attorneys
Comp based on ability, not lockstep years

About Kriss & Feuerstein

A 25-year-old boutique commercial real estate firm in Manhattan handling $100M+ deals for private lenders and developers across the US. Known for sophisticated lending transactions where you work directly across from BigLaw counsel. Focus areas include construction loans, mezzanine loans, and other creative structures for industrial complexes and data centers.