Attorney, Tax Abatement

NextEra Energy•Juno Beach, FL

About The Position

NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced Tax Abatement Attorney to join its legal team, focusing on property tax matters in the energy sector. The role involves securing tax incentives, managing abatement processes, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations for renewable energy projects, traditional generation facilities, and transmission infrastructure. The attorney will work with business and project teams, government officials, taxing authorities, outside counsel, consultants, and local communities. The position also performs routine legal assignments and projects of basic to moderate complexity, delivering timely, quality legal services under close supervision. The attorney conducts legal research, drafts documents, advises business units, supports transactions, and helps manage legal budgets and disclosure of potentially material legal issues.

Requirements

Member in good standing of a state bar.
Juris Doctorate.
Bachelor's degree.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience.
Expertise in property tax law, energy-related incentives, and government relations.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute tax abatement strategies for solar, wind, battery storage, and traditional energy projects.
Navigate Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements and negotiate terms with local taxing authorities.
Manage Industrial Development Agency (IDA) applications and ongoing compliance requirements.
Structure transactions to maximize available Investment Tax Credits (ITC) and Production Tax Credits (PTC).
Draft and review abatement applications, PILOT agreements, incentive contracts, and other legal documents.
Maintain records of abatement filings and outcomes for audit and reporting purposes.
Ensure compliance with property tax assessment procedures and deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.
Challenge excessive property tax valuations through administrative appeals and litigation when necessary.
Monitor tax legislation affecting energy infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
Coordinate with external counsel on complex multi-jurisdictional matters.
Partner with development, finance, and operations teams to identify tax optimization opportunities during project planning.
Provide legal guidance on tax implications of asset transfers, mergers, and acquisitions.
Support regulatory filings and rate case proceedings involving tax components.
Collaborate with accounting teams on tax provision calculations and reporting.
Build and maintain relationships with local government officials, assessors, and economic development agencies.
Represent the company in negotiations with taxing authorities and local communities.
Coordinate with external tax consultants and specialized legal counsel.
Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and assist more experienced attorneys in transactions.
Provide legal advice to business units and prepare resolutions and forms.
Work to ensure budget compliance and avoid the need for outside counsel.
Ensure potentially material legal issues are disclosed to senior leadership.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.