Sr Tax Counsel

Requisition ID: 97547 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 DescriptionWe are seeking a Sr. 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 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. Job OverviewEmployees 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 & ResponsibilitiesManage 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 alternativesWork with Governmental Affairs, Investor Relations, and Communications to promote the Company's legislative priorities and assist with communicationsCommunicate complex technical tax issues to Senior Management and internal/external stakeholdersNegotiate, draft and review tax provisions in deal documentsPrepare and review technical tax memoranda Manage and develop team membersPerforms other job-related duties as assignedRequired QualificationsBachelor's DegreeJuris DoctorateExperience: 8+ yearsMember in Good Standing of State BarPreferred QualificationsLLM - Master of LawsNextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.Employee Group: ExemptEmployee Type: Full TimeJob Category: Legal/Regulatory/External AffairsOrganization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicableNextEra 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. NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.