Principal Attorney, Tax Abatement

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Incentive Strategy & Implementation
• 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)
• 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
• Coverage of 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
• Collaborate with external tax consultants and specialized legal counsel as needed

Required Qualifications

• Member in Good Standing of State Bar
• Juris Doctorate
• Bachelor's Degree

Job Overview

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

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