Corporate Counsel

Aspen Skiing Company•Basalt, CO

6d•$124,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel is a key member of Aspen One’s Legal Department, providing practical, business-oriented legal counsel across commercial contracts, litigation management, land use and real estate, marketing and advertising, and compliance. The role partners with business teams across resort, hospitality, enterprise operations, and Aspen Ventures, and works with the Senior Corporate Counsel and Associate General Counsel. The position reports to the General Counsel and requires at least three years of focused legal experience, with the initiative to grow into a trusted in-house advisor in a fast-moving, mission-driven organization. The position is regular full-time and requires occasional travel between Aspen One office locations in Basalt and Denver. The salary range is $124,000 to $140,000; actual pay depends on budget and experience. Salaried roles are eligible for a bonus. Applications are accepted until November 23, 2026.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in Colorado, or eligibility and commitment to waive in.
At least 3 years of legal experience in private practice and/or in-house, with depth in one or more of commercial contracts and transactions, litigation and dispute resolution, land use and real estate, or marketing and advertising law.
Knowledge of commercial contract law, transactional drafting, and risk allocation principles.
Knowledge of litigation processes, dispute resolution strategies, and outside counsel management.
Knowledge of Colorado and federal land use, zoning, and real property law.
Knowledge of advertising law, FTC regulations, trademark principles, and consumer protection statutes.
Ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with precision and efficiency.
Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to non-legal business stakeholders in a changing business environment.
Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple matters, and deadlines across a diverse workload.
Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to distill complex legal issues into actionable guidance.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and escalate issues appropriately.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and work as a trusted business partner.
Ability to adapt to ambiguity, take initiative, and operate effectively in a decentralized, entrepreneurial organization.
Professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling confidential matters.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospitality, resort/outdoor recreation, real estate development, or a similarly complex consumer-facing industry.
Familiarity with Colorado land use regulations, municipal entitlement processes, or USFS special use permits.
Occasional ability to lift, push, or pull 25 lbs individually or with assistance is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, sponsorship and partnership deals, licensing arrangements, service agreements, and hospitality and event contracts.
Support outside counsel management in litigation, including case strategy, budget oversight, and leadership reporting; handle pre-litigation disputes and early-stage resolution.
Support land use entitlement processes, permitting, and regulatory compliance across mountain and hospitality properties, coordinating with government agencies and outside land use counsel.
Review marketing and advertising campaigns, promotions, sweepstakes, and sponsorship activations for compliance with FTC guidelines, consumer protection laws, and applicable state regulations.
Advise on intellectual property matters, including trademark use, licensing, brand protection, and content rights.
Provide timely, practical legal guidance to internal clients across resort operations, hospitality, finance, HR, housing, and sustainability.
Assist with employment, insurance, and operational liability matters in coordination with the broader Legal team.
Support compliance programs, policy development, and enterprise-wide risk management initiatives.
Maintain and improve contract management processes, templates, and legal operations workflows.
Stay current on relevant legal developments and share insights with the Legal team and business partners.
Conduct legal research and prepare practical guidance for non-lawyer stakeholders.
Support development of templates, playbooks, and process improvements to scale the legal function.
Perform other duties as assigned.