General Attorney - Tax

Location:

Detroit, MI, US

Company: DTE Eng Corp Svcs LLC

Job ID: 15981

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Testing Required: Not Applicable

Apply by: Until it is filled
Location: Detroit - Downtown Headquarter - Walker Cisler Building

Bidding Restriction: 1 Year

Hybrid Role: This role is hybrid, with an established schedule of in-person work required at an assigned work location. Any remote work is expected to be performed from an employee’s primary residence, unless allowed (or prohibited) through the Company’s remote work guidelines.

Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.

Job Summary

Provides tax advice to appropriate representatives of DTE Energy and its subsidiaries, provides legal services on behalf of DTE Energy to include counseling the Tax organization on corporate tax planning and controversy matters (federal, state, local and property tax). Relies on knowledge of tax law and business perspective to derive solutions that meet company needs. Leads others in plans and execution and can lead teams or coordinate with other areas to provide tax advice.

Key Accountabilities

Analyzes tax problems, interprets tax laws and regulations
Knowledge of company structure, general departments and operations
Advanced knowledge of tax principles and procedures related to the subject matter of the attorney's area of practice and/or leadership management skills
Demonstrates ability to be creative in approaching legal/tax matters and controversy resolution
Established resource for the organization on complex tax issues
Work with businesses and other tax professionals to identify and assess the economic and financial implications of different transactions
Reviews tax and business aspects of financial models
Partner with tax planners and business groups in advising on tax issues
Work with tax operations group in assessing how transactions are reported and assuring compliance with all laws
Accepts increasingly complex or sensitive legal projects and sees that they are effectively resolved
Works with minimum supervision
Anticipate potential legal issues and identify solutions

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Graduate of an accredited law school and is admitted to a state bar
Typically has 10+ years of professional experience in federal and state tax matters involving multiple legal entities and partnerships

Other Qualifications

Preferred

Previous Big 4 or larger corporation experience
CPA

Other Requirements

Strong analytical and advisory skills, including the ability to review, evaluate and counsel business units on complex and routine tax questions relating to various taxation issues.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with business units and senior management, outside legal counsel and opposing party's counsel.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other tax professionals and staff.
Highly proficient computer skills and the ability to learn new information technology systems with ease.
Ability to take responsibility for multiple projects.
Understanding of basic financial reporting and GAAP principles.

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

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At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.