Sr Tax Attorney

　　Date: Feb 8, 2024

　　Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408

　　Company: NextEra Energy

　　Requisition ID: 75884

　　is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

　　Position Specific Description

　　We are seeking a Sr. Tax Attorney 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 supporting M&A transactions from a tax perspective and will be comfortable modeling the tax treatment of transactions

　　Professional Experience

　　Strong transactional tax background (focused on acquisitions, dispositions, financings, reorganizations, restructurings, venture capital fund investments, 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 and venture capital transactions; (iii) preparing tax memoranda and opinions; (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 various tax M&A projects/workstreams.

　　Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate effectively with various subject matter specialists and proactively support the business.

　　3+ years of experience preferred working on M&A tax issues at an AmLaw 100 law firm or in the M&A group of a "Big 4" public accounting firm.

　　Energy industry experience preferred, but not required

　　Additional Responsibilities

　　Drive value by providing tax support (e.g., due diligence, structuring, and modelling) to deal teams and business units throughout the organization with respect to pending acquisitions, dispositions, financings, reorganizations, restructurings, venture capital fund investments, and joint ventures, with the goal of optimizing tax treatment.

　　Serve as the U.S. federal income tax single point of contact and accountability and be able to identify state income tax and non-income tax issues to be addressed by applicable SME.

　　Support various worldwide tax projects, including analyzing relevant tax law for tax planning transactions, working with foreign and U.S. tax advisors to understand relevant tax rules, partnering with multiple business units to understand both U.S. and foreign tax implications, and preparing and/or reviewing financial models to illustrate the tax consequences of various alternatives.

　　Clearly communicate complex technical tax issues to management and internal stakeholders, including the broader finance business unit.

　　Draft and review tax provisions in deal documents.

　　Prepare technical tax memoranda.

　　Job Overview

　　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.

　　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: 5+ years

　　Member in Good Standing of State Bar

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　LLM - Master of LawsEmployee Group: Exempt

　　Employee Type: Full Time

　　Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs

　　Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

　　Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

　　NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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