Principal Attorney, Tax Abatement; Juno , FL

Requisition : 96098

Next Era 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!

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

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

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

• None

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Please note that information about benefits is available through official company channels.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization: Next Era Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

Next Era 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.

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