Principal Attorney Tax Abatement

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Job Overview

A company seeks a Principal Attorney – Tax Abatement in Juno Beach, Florida, to advise on property tax matters, tax incentives, and abatement strategies for energy infrastructure projects. The attorney will support renewable energy, conventional generation, and transmission projects by structuring tax incentive arrangements, negotiating with taxing authorities, overseeing compliance, and addressing valuation disputes. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration with development, finance, operations, accounting, and external advisors on complex tax and regulatory matters.

Duties

• Develop and implement tax abatement strategies for solar, wind, battery storage, traditional generation, and transmission projects.
• Negotiate Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreements and other property tax incentive arrangements with local taxing authorities.
• Manage Industrial Development Agency applications and oversee ongoing compliance with related requirements.
• Structure transactions to maximize available tax incentives, including Investment Tax Credits and Production Tax Credits.
• Draft and review tax abatement applications, incentive agreements, PILOT agreements, and related legal documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of tax abatement filings, outcomes, and supporting documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
• Ensure compliance with property tax assessment procedures and applicable requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Challenge excessive property tax valuations through administrative appeals and litigation when appropriate.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting property taxation, energy infrastructure, and renewable energy projects.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on complex or multi-jurisdictional tax matters.
• Partner with development, finance, operations, and accounting teams to identify tax optimization opportunities during project planning.
• Provide legal guidance regarding the tax consequences of asset transfers, mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions.
• Support regulatory filings and rate proceedings involving tax-related issues.
• Work with accounting professionals to support accurate tax provision calculations and reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, tax assessors, economic development agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in negotiations with taxing authorities and coordinate with external tax consultants and specialized legal counsel.
• Provide written and oral legal advice, anticipate legal risks, and escalate potentially material issues to senior leadership as appropriate.

Requirements

• At least two years of relevant legal experience, with substantial experience in property tax, tax incentives, tax abatement, or related matters strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of property tax law, energy-related tax incentives, and government relations.
• Experience managing tax incentive and abatement processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to handle administrative appeals, litigation, regulatory matters, and negotiations involving taxing authorities.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters efficiently while working with moderate supervision.
• Strong understanding of legal risk management and the ability to provide practical, business-focused guidance.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Bachelor's degree.
• High school diploma or GED.

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with a state bar.

Skills

• Property tax law and tax abatement.
• Energy tax incentives and project structuring.
• PILOT agreements and economic development incentives.
• Tax valuation appeals and litigation.
• Government and stakeholder relations.
• Regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Legal drafting and negotiation.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Project and matter management.

Benefits

• Benefits supporting employees and their eligible family members.
• Relocation assistance, where applicable.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
801 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900
Miami
Florida
United States 33131
Phone : (305) 570-3575
Fax : (213) 895-7306