Managing Tax Counsel

Managing Tax Counsel Date: Apr 8, 2026 Company: NextEra Energy Requisition ID: 94413 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. Position Specific Description We are seeking a Managing Tax Counsel to join our Tax Planning team. Our in‑house tax department is a fast‑paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will have a background in international tax, partnership tax and/or M&A transactions and will be comfortable modeling the cash and U.S. GAAP tax treatment of transactions. Professional Experience Strong transactional tax background focused on acquisitions, dispositions, financings, reorganizations, restructurings, and joint ventures; expertise with Subchapter K, Subchapter C, and consolidated return regulations; structuring and documenting complex M&A transactions; preparing tax memoranda, opinions, and ruling requests; reviewing transaction documents and drafting tax provisions; developing, reviewing, and commenting on tax aspects of financial models; supporting critical business operations and various projects/workstreams. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, able to coordinate effectively with various subject matter specialists and proactively support the business. 4+ years of experience preferred working on M&A tax issues at an AmLaw 100 law firm or in the M&A group or Washington National Tax office 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 renewable energy projects and pending acquisitions, dispositions, financings, reorganizations, restructurings, and joint ventures, with the goal of optimizing tax treatment. Serve as the U.S. federal income tax single point of contact and accountability, identifying state income tax and non‑income tax issues to be addressed by applicable SMEs. 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. Effectively 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 role 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. This position will oversee critical business operations and provide management, development, and career support to team members. 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. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Juris Doctorate 10+ years of experience Member in Good Standing of State Bar Preferred Qualifications LLM – Master of Laws Benefits NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more. Additional Information Employee 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. NextEra Energy 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 recruiting‑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. Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach Nearest Secondary Market: Miami #J-18808-Ljbffr NextEra Energy Resources