Description:

Position Specific Description
NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced Tax Abatement Attorney to join our legal team, specializing in property tax matters within the energy sector. This role will focus on 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 ideal candidate will have deep expertise in property tax law, energy-related incentives, and government relations.

Key Responsibilities:
Tax Incentive Strategy & Implementation

Develop and execute comprehensive tax abatement strategies for solar, wind, battery storage, and traditional energy projects
Navigate Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements and negotiate favorable terms with local taxing authorities
Manage Industrial Development Agency (IDA) applications and maintain ongoing compliance requirements
Structure transactions to maximize available tax credits including Investment Tax Credits (ITC) and Production Tax Credits (PTC)

Documentation & Reporting

Draft and review legal documents including abatement applications, PILOT agreements, and incentive contracts.
Maintain detailed records of abatement filings and outcomes for audit and reporting purposes.

Legal Compliance & Risk Management

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 changes in tax legislation affecting energy infrastructure and renewable energy projects
Coordinate with external counsel on complex multi-jurisdictional matters

Project Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with development, finance, and operations teams during project planning phases to identify tax optimization opportunities
Provide legal guidance on the tax implications of asset transfers, mergers, and acquisitions
Support regulatory filings and rate case proceedings involving tax components
Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure proper tax provision calculations and reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

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 as needed

Job Overview:
Employees in this job participate in complex legal matters and projects and deliver timely and quality legal services to clients with moderate supervision.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides written and oral legal advice to clients
Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization
Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel
Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Member in Good Standing of State Bar
High School Grad / GED
Juris Doctorate
Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications:
None

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here (https://www.nexteraenergy.com/careers/life-at-nextera/benefits.html) to learn more.