Requisition ID: 84582
NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest producer of renewable energy from wind and solar, and a global leader in battery storage. We offer energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact and create a cleaner future? Join our innovative, world-class team today!
Position Specific Description
We are seeking a Managing Tax Counsel to become a member of our Tax Planning team. Our in-house tax department is a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will have a background in international tax, partnership tax and/or M&A transactions and will be comfortable modeling the cash and U.S. GAAP tax treatment of transactions
Professional Experience
Strong transactional tax background (focused on acquisitions, dispositions, financings, reorganizations, restructurings, and joint ventures) and (i) working with the rules in Subchapter K, Subchapter C, and the consolidated return regulations; (ii) structuring and documenting complex M&A transactions; (iii) preparing tax memoranda, opinions, and ruling requests; (iv) reviewing transaction documents and drafting tax provisions contained therein; (v) developing, reviewing and commenting on the tax aspects of financial models; and (vi) supporting critical business operations and various projects/workstreams. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate effectively with various subject matter specialists and proactively support the business. 4+ years of experience preferred working on M&A tax issues at an AmLaw 100 law firm or in the M&A group or Washington National Tax office of a "Big 4" public accounting firm. Energy industry experience preferred, but not required.
Additional Responsibilities
Employees in this job drive value by providing support to the organization with respect to tax aspects of pending acquisitions, dispositions, financings, reorganizations, restructurings, and joint ventures, with a view to optimize taxes. This position will oversee critical business operations and provide management, development and career support to team members.
Job Duties & Responsibilities Manage all aspects of various worldwide tax projects, including analyzing relevant tax law for tax planning transactions; working with foreign and domestic tax advisors to understand relevant tax rules; partnering with multiple business units to understand both domestic and foreign tax implications; and reviewing financial models to illustrate the tax consequences of various alternatives Work with Governmental Affairs, Investor Relations, and Communications to promote the Company's legislative priorities and assist with communications Communicate complex technical tax issues to Senior Management and internal/external stakeholders Negotiate, draft and review tax provisions in deal documents Prepare and review technical tax memoranda Manage and develop team members Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Juris Doctorate Experience: 10+ years Member in Good Standing of State Bar Preferred Qualifications LLM - Master of Laws
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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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