Tax attorney job description

Under general supervision, assists the Tax Collector Attorney in all duties related to the Legal Section within the Office of Treasurer & Tax Collector, including section management, interpreting and carrying out existing methods and procedures relative to the legal processes of the Office of the Tax Collector; making regular important contacts with other legal representatives, court officials and outside organizations and agencies in connection with the legal aspects of the office operation; preparing and reviewing complex and important legal instruments, papers and legislation; and initiates or defends civil complaints in all courts (state and federal district) to enforce collection of delinquent tax and debt obligations within the jurisdiction of the Office. Performs other related duties as assigned.
The essential duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

Formulates and implements litigation strategy in contested cases including pre-trial discovery, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, and conducts court trial when necessary.

Assigns and directs legal assistants in performing some or all of these litigation tasks.

Analyzes bankruptcy notices and pleadings and takes effective legal action in the bankruptcy court and through negotiation with debtor counsel to maximize department recovery on tax and other monetary claims.

Makes recommendations to the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue (BDR) Bankruptcy Unit for improvement in internal bankruptcy procedures, and gives specific oral and written advice on bankruptcy cases.

Assumes primary responsibility for enforcing payment of third party hospital lien accounts, including Workers' Compensation Appeals Board hospital lien accounts referred to Legal Section and of first party creditor claims in probate matters.

Provides legal advice to the Tax Collector and Section supervisors on collection related topics that range in complexity from short case specific e-mails to formal researched advice memoranda.

Provides advice and recommendations for internal administrative procedures that facilitate the hospital lien collection process.

Assumes the functions of Legal Section Manager in the absence of the Tax Collector Attorney and directly supervises paralegal(s) and other staff in the performance of duties, including public records issues, summary judgments and post-judgment collections actions.

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

We are seeking a Sr Tax Attorney to become a member of our Tax Planning team to support NextEra Energy's investment group working on venture capital investments, fund investments and other equity investments that the investment group manages. This role will also support NextEra Energy's M&A transactions from a tax perspective. Our in-house tax department is a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate would have experience with Big 4 with focus on venture capital transactions, M&A and partnership taxation.

Employees in this job drive value by providing support to the organization with respect to the tax aspects of potential venture capital transactions, as well as pending acquisitions, dispositions, financings, reorganizations, restructurings, and joint ventures, with a view to optimize taxes.
Key Responsibilities

* Support various venture capital and M&A transactions, including partnering with the deal team, state income and non-income tax subject matter specialists and external advisors (to the extent necessary) to evaluate and structure the tax aspects of the transactions
* Serve as the U.S. federal income tax single point of accountability for assigned projects, with a focus on application of the rules in US Internal Revenue Code Subchapters K or C
* Develop, prepare and/or review financial models to estimate the tax consequences of the transactions, including experience modeling transactions with IRC Sections 704(c) layers and 743(b) layers
* Clearly communicate complex tax issues to management and internal stakeholders
* Review tax provisions in transaction documents
* Perform other job-related duties as assigned

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