Associate General Counsel

Sugar Creek Capital seeks a motivated Associate General Counsel to support our General Counsel and transition into the General Counsel role through a structured succession plan. 

This is a rare opportunity for an attorney desiring an active role in complex tax credit financing transactions and executive-level legal leadership at a private company with a rich history of impactful, socially responsible tax credit investments nationwide.

Role Overview

You will work closely with the General Counsel across all legal functions of Sugar Creek Capital, gradually assuming broader responsibility as part of a planned succession to the General Counsel role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all legal aspects of the company’s day-to-day state tax credit syndication operations, with a focus on minimizing legal and tax risks to the company and its investments.
  • Act as either the lead or supporting closing attorney on complex tax credit-financed transactions involving multiple sources of financing, including federal and state LIHTC, historic credits, and other state tax credits.
  • Conduct legal and structural analysis of investment opportunities. 
  • Support internal business teams — including acquisitions, underwriting, portfolio management, and investor relations — by addressing ongoing legal queries and offering proactive guidance on transactions and operations. 
  • Review, draft, and negotiate loan documents with the company’s lenders.
  • Work alongside internal finance teams to manage lender relationships. 
  • Support legislative and policy efforts related to existing and new state LIHTC programs by conducting legal research and analysis, drafting legislation, and reviewing lobbying arrangements.
  • Manage and coordinate outside counsel and internal stakeholders across transactions and operations. 
  • Offer strategic legal guidance to executive leadership and participate in enterprise-level decision-making to support the company’s continued growth.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and an active bar membership in good standing (Missouri preferred)
  • 4+ years working on complex transactions financed with low-income housing tax credits required 
  • Familiarity with real estate, commercial lending, corporate/partnership/LLC law necessary (partnership tax background desirable)
  • Excellent communication skills, strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
  • Proven ability to manage a team
  • LIHTC experience necessary (experience working on transactions involving historic tax credits, renewable energy tax credits, and/or New Markets Tax Credits a plus)
  • Desire for a long-term role with growth into senior legal leadership

Why Join Sugar Creek Capital

  • Receive direct mentorship from an experienced General Counsel, with a clear succession path into the General Counsel role.
  • Secure competitive compensation and benefits aligned with long-term growth.
  • Balance in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. 
  • Become a trusted legal partner in a dynamic organization.

Take the next step in your legal career — submit your resume to resumes@SugarCreekCapital.com for review and to schedule a confidential conversation.

About Sugar Creek Capital

Sugar Creek Capital is a national leader in investments generating state tax credits. Through state tax credit programs, our team delivers maximum value and financial strength to housing partnerships that benefit working families, fixed‐income seniors, and special needs populations. 

We work closely with for-profit and non-profit developers, federal syndicators, lenders, CPAs, and wealth management firms across the country to structure impactful transactions while navigating complex state and federal laws and regulatory requirements. Our guaranteed state tax credit funds provide investors with effective, reliable tax planning and socially responsible investment opportunities nationwide.

With decades of experience in the development, syndication, construction and management of diverse residential properties, we bring expertise and financial strength to our partners.