Sr Tax Attorney

NextEra Energy

About The Position

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 ideal candidate would have experience with Big 4 or a nationally recognized law firm experience preferred (e.g., Am Law Top 25) with focus on M&A, international, or partnership tax. Preferred for Juris Doctorate (JD) to be from top 100 law school. Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM) preferred to be from a top 5 tax program. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctorate
Experience: 5+ years
Member in Good Standing of State Bar

Nice To Haves

LLM - Master of Laws

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