Sunnova Energy International
Senior Tax Counsel
Sunnova Energy International, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Brief Description of Sunnova
Sunnova (NYSE: NOVA) is an industry-leading adaptive energy services company focused on making clean energy more accessible, reliable, and affordable for homeowners and businesses.At Sunnova, we embrace diverse perspectives, vibrant creativity and forward-thinkers who share our zeal for a sustainable future. A career with us means pushing beyond traditional limits, exploring new horizons, collaborating with like-minded peers, and transforming the energy industry for the better.If you're excited about being a part of the fastest-growing segment of the energy industry, we encourage you to apply!Position Overview
Sunnova Energy is seeking an experienced Tax Counsel to join the corporate/transactional section of its legal department. The Senior Tax Counsel will be a key leader within Sunnova's legal department, directly supporting the SVP, Dep General Counsel and Secretary developing and executing comprehensive tax strategies. This position will oversee all aspects of tax planning, including the strategic structuring of M&A transactions, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and optimizing tax positions to support Sunnova’s growth initiatives. The role will also be responsible for managing tax audits, providing expert tax counsel, and conducting in-depth tax research to proactively identify and mitigate tax risks.Responsibilities
Expert Tax Advisory:
Provide precise and actionable tax technical and legal advice, focusing on tax equity structures, ITC transferability, and renewable energy tax matters.Effective Agreement Review:
Review and provide tax comments and drafting on commercial agreements and tax equity project agreements.Comprehensive Tax Research and Analysis:
Conduct in-depth research and analysis of complex tax issues.Proactive Tax Quality Control:
Establish and maintain rigorous tax quality control standards.Impactful Tax Law Monitoring:
Monitor changes in tax laws and communicate potential impacts.Collaborative Problem-Solving:
Identify potential tax issues and provide innovative, legally sound solutions.Interdepartmental Collaboration and External Engagement:
Facilitate collaboration with external counsel and internal departments.Minimum Requirements
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from a U.S. law schoolA minimum of 7-10 years of tax planning experience and 3 years of tax legal research experienceStrong knowledge of Internal Revenue Code and Regulations and partnership tax experienceBar admission and member in good standing of State BarProven ability to review and provide tax-related input on commercial agreements and tax equity project agreements.Experience in researching and analyzing complex tax issues.History of maintaining high standards of tax quality control.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with external counsel and various internal departments.Working Conditions
Open-office environmentEmployee Reward Package
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending account, and 401(k) with employer match.Competitive compensation & annual bonusPaid time off, including 10 holidays and Paid Parental LeaveCell phone allowance for many rolesFree access to onsite fitness center in Houston and/or discounted fitness memberships through health providerComplimentary garage parking in Houston#LI-LS1All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.We appreciate the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), and we are looking to hire real people. If you use AI for any part of the job application process, we highly encourage that you review any AI generated content to ensure your personality and unique capabilities are highlighted.If you are selected for a position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.
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Sunnova (NYSE: NOVA) is an industry-leading adaptive energy services company focused on making clean energy more accessible, reliable, and affordable for homeowners and businesses.At Sunnova, we embrace diverse perspectives, vibrant creativity and forward-thinkers who share our zeal for a sustainable future. A career with us means pushing beyond traditional limits, exploring new horizons, collaborating with like-minded peers, and transforming the energy industry for the better.If you're excited about being a part of the fastest-growing segment of the energy industry, we encourage you to apply!Position Overview
Sunnova Energy is seeking an experienced Tax Counsel to join the corporate/transactional section of its legal department. The Senior Tax Counsel will be a key leader within Sunnova's legal department, directly supporting the SVP, Dep General Counsel and Secretary developing and executing comprehensive tax strategies. This position will oversee all aspects of tax planning, including the strategic structuring of M&A transactions, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and optimizing tax positions to support Sunnova’s growth initiatives. The role will also be responsible for managing tax audits, providing expert tax counsel, and conducting in-depth tax research to proactively identify and mitigate tax risks.Responsibilities
Expert Tax Advisory:
Provide precise and actionable tax technical and legal advice, focusing on tax equity structures, ITC transferability, and renewable energy tax matters.Effective Agreement Review:
Review and provide tax comments and drafting on commercial agreements and tax equity project agreements.Comprehensive Tax Research and Analysis:
Conduct in-depth research and analysis of complex tax issues.Proactive Tax Quality Control:
Establish and maintain rigorous tax quality control standards.Impactful Tax Law Monitoring:
Monitor changes in tax laws and communicate potential impacts.Collaborative Problem-Solving:
Identify potential tax issues and provide innovative, legally sound solutions.Interdepartmental Collaboration and External Engagement:
Facilitate collaboration with external counsel and internal departments.Minimum Requirements
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from a U.S. law schoolA minimum of 7-10 years of tax planning experience and 3 years of tax legal research experienceStrong knowledge of Internal Revenue Code and Regulations and partnership tax experienceBar admission and member in good standing of State BarProven ability to review and provide tax-related input on commercial agreements and tax equity project agreements.Experience in researching and analyzing complex tax issues.History of maintaining high standards of tax quality control.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with external counsel and various internal departments.Working Conditions
Open-office environmentEmployee Reward Package
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending account, and 401(k) with employer match.Competitive compensation & annual bonusPaid time off, including 10 holidays and Paid Parental LeaveCell phone allowance for many rolesFree access to onsite fitness center in Houston and/or discounted fitness memberships through health providerComplimentary garage parking in Houston#LI-LS1All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.We appreciate the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), and we are looking to hire real people. If you use AI for any part of the job application process, we highly encourage that you review any AI generated content to ensure your personality and unique capabilities are highlighted.If you are selected for a position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.
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