Tax Counsel

Job DescriptionPosition OverviewBased in Chicago, as Tax Counsel, you will work with our expanding tax team and play a key role in achieving Company and investor tax objectives. Join a dynamic, growing company and experience a broad range of challenging issues primarily related to tax planning in the renewable energy industry and related general tax issues.Tax Counsel will provide guidance to Capital Markets, various businesses, the tax compliance team, Accounting, and Treasury. The role will be responsible for delivering high-value, comprehensive, accurate, and timely tax advice. This position will report directly to the tax planning lead for U.S. solar, wind, and storage projects.ResponsibilitiesProvide advice regarding U.S. federal income tax issues related to renewable energy and general tax matters (coordinate advice from other members of the tax team regarding state and local tax issues)Work closely with the Capital Markets and Project Development teams to evaluate and analyze the tax impacts of complex financing transactions related to U.S. solar, wind, and energy storage projects in the U.S., as well as tax credit qualification issuesReview business transactions (including M&A) to identify tax implications and provide well-thought-out recommendationsthat account for Invenergy’s tax attributesManage relationships with outside tax advisorsWork closely with tax team members who focus on tax legislationStay current with changes in the tax lawProvide tax advice to the tax compliance team (e.g., write memorandums that explain the tax treatment for specific transactions)Lead-cross functional initiatives from start to finish and manage special projectsRequired SkillsJuris DoctorLicensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in Illinois1+ years of experience in business taxation in a multinational firm or professional firmTechnical knowledge and experience in U.S. domestic tax law (including business tax planning, modeling, tax practice and procedure issues, entity selection, and partnerships)Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the futurePreferred SkillsLL.M. in Taxation or Master’s Degree in TaxationPrior experience in the energy, power, real estate, or infrastructure space is a plusFlexibility, ability, and desire to quickly learn new areas of the tax law as the business’s needs and the law evolveAbility to explain complex tax concepts simplyAbility to identify potential improvements and to propose workarounds and solutionsFamiliarity with project or corporate finance transactionsStrong interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work effectively in a team environmentAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment; Attentiveness to timeliness and tight deadlinesExcellent writing and oral communication skillsBenefitsEligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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