Principal Tax Attorney

NextEra Energy

10d

About The Position

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description
Position Specific Description
We are seeking a Principal 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

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Juris Doctorate
• Experience: 3+ years
• Member in Good Standing of State Bar

Nice To Haves

• Energy industry experience preferred, but not required.
• LLM - Master of Laws

Responsibilities

• Serve as the US federal income tax single point of accountability for assigned projects and identify state income tax and non-income tax issues
• Support 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 preparing and/or reviewing financial models to illustrate the tax consequences of various alternatives
• Communicate complex technical tax issues to management and internal stakeholders
• Draft and review tax provisions
• Prepare technical tax memoranda
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree