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Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:
The Vail Resorts Legal team is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join our team. This role sits at the intersection of commercial contracting, brand initiatives, and technology. This position is primarily responsible for supporting management of the Company’s commercial contracting portfolio across the enterprise and supporting marketing-related initiatives, with secondary support for technology and IT matters. This role reports to the Senior Contracts & Leasing Counsel, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Senior Commercial Counsel (IT and Marketing), ensuring alignment across key functional legal areas. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong business judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to navigate complexity. They will be skilled at identifying material risks, delivering clear and actionable legal guidance, and balancing legal considerations with business objectives. The most successful attorneys at Vail Resorts are collaborative, hungry, humble, and smart, and bring a sense of humor and perspective to a fast-paced environment.

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $145,000 - $160,000 + Annual Bonus 

• Employment Type: Year Round 

• Shift Type: Full Time hours

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 

• Housing Availability: No 

Job Responsibilities:

• Independently review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and technology agreements, including master service agreements, purchase agreements, event agreements, professional services agreements, NDAs, construction-related agreements, sponsorship agreements, SaaS and cloud agreements, and other vendor contracts;
• Provide legal advice on marketing matters, such as licensing, brand usage, promotions, sponsorships, and advertising initiatives, in collaboration with subject matter experts;
• Manage and oversee the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including its trademarks; partner with marketing and brand teams to protect and strengthen brand assets and ensure consistent, compliant use globally;
• Provide legal advice on IT and data privacy matters;
• Support senior attorneys on high-impact enterprise projects;
• Interpret and clearly communicate contractual rights, risks, and obligations to business stakeholders;
• Provide strategic legal advice and transaction support across the full contract lifecycle;
• Identify trends and recurring issues within the contracting portfolio to mitigate risk and improve processes;
• Partner with Procurement, IT, Construction, Strategic Alliance, Information Security, Marketing, and other teams to develop policies, procedures, and best practices;
• Leverage technology, including AI tools and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, to enhance efficiency, standardization, and scalability of contracting processes;
• Assist in developing and delivering legal training to internal stakeholders;
• Build strong relationships with business leaders and act as a trusted advisor across functions;
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor required;
• Active state bar membership required; ability to obtain Colorado single-client license (or full Colorado bar license);
• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant legal experience (law firm and/or in-house);
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements;
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts;
• Demonstrated ability to provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of theorganization;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with marketing/advertising legal principles;
• Experience with SaaS, cloud, data protection, and information security agreements;
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, AI tools, and legal technology platforms.

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $145,000 - $160,000 + Annual Bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  515125
Reference Date: 06/06/2026 
Job Code Function: Counsel