Corporate Legal Counsel (Tax Credit Investments)

About the role

Stonehenge Capital is a nationally recognized investment firm that structures and manages federal and state tax credit investments. The firm is looking for a Corporate Legal Counsel to join its team in either Columbus, Ohio or Baton Rouge/New Orleans, Louisiana. The role offers broad exposure to sophisticated tax credit transactions and close collaboration with investment and executive leadership across renewable energy, historic rehabilitation, film, and other incentive programs.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal and business advisor to investment and executive leadership teams.
• Structure, draft, negotiate, and support closing of a wide range of agreements, including letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, partnership operating agreements, purchase agreements, financing documents, and other transaction documents.
• Support the underwriting team and coordinate with outside counsel on all legal aspects of tax credit investment transactions from initial structuring through closing.
• Partner with investment professionals to develop practical, business‑oriented solutions while managing legal and commercial risk.
• Lead legal due diligence, identify regulatory risks, and devise mitigation strategies.
• Manage outside counsel to ensure high‑quality, efficient, and cost‑effective representation.
• Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal matters affecting the company’s investment activities.
• Support strategic initiatives and other legal matters as responsibilities expand.

Required profile

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of experience in tax credit, renewable energy, real estate, or related investment legal practice.
• LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required.
• Experience with tax credit finance, renewable energy, real estate, private equity, or structured finance strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate transactions, contract negotiation, and partnership structures.

Required skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Due diligence and risk assessment.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams.