About the Opportunity
Our client, a prominent energy company headquartered in Palm Beach County, is seeking a Managing Tax Counsel to join their dynamic in-house tax planning team. This executive role is ideal for an attorney with deep experience in transactional tax from an AmLaw 100 law firm or Big 4 environment who is seeking sophisticated, hands-on work in tax structuring, M&A, and due diligence. The position offers access to complex, high-value transactions, industry-leading professional development, and the chance to make an impact within one of the most active tax groups in the market.
The annual base salary range is $300,000 to $500,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Advise on a wide range of transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, financings, restructurings, and joint ventures, with a focus on optimizing tax treatment and risk management
- Structure, negotiate, and document complex tax elements of M&A transactions and related agreements
- Prepare and review technical tax memoranda, opinions, and tax provisions
- Develop and assess the tax impact of financial models, addressing both U.S. federal and international matters
- Partner with internal teams on due diligence, tax planning, and deal execution, serving as a single point of contact for federal tax
- Coordinate with external advisors and subject matter experts to analyze and resolve multi-jurisdictional tax issues
- Support companywide tax planning projects, including legislative monitoring, tax law analysis, and best practice implementation
- Clearly communicate complex tax concepts to senior management and stakeholders across multiple business units
- Mentor, manage, and develop junior team members within the tax group
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Juris Doctorate (JD) required; LLM in Taxation or related field preferred
- Member in good standing of a U.S. state bar
- 10+ years of tax experience, with significant focus on transactional, partnership, and M&A tax in a top law firm or Big 4 environment
- Mastery of Subchapter K, Subchapter C, consolidated return regulations, and experience with complex tax structuring
- Demonstrated ability to review and draft deal documents and tax provisions, manage large projects, and provide business-focused advice
- Energy/renewables industry experience is valued but not required
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting to senior leadership
- Proven leadership and team development abilities
