Litigation Counsel

Vail Resorts seeks an experienced and passionate litigator to join our team as Litigation Counsel. Vail Resorts has a full-service legal department that serves all resorts and lines of business throughout the Vail Resorts network. This includes a Litigation Team that (1) actively manages litigation and claims on a wide array of matters ranging from general liability claims to commercial disputes to government affairs, and (2) advises the business on pre-litigation issues such as waivers, health and safety, and dispute resolution. Litigation Counsel is primarily responsible for overseeing and handling all phases of litigation, including initial investigation, pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, and even through trial. This often includes working with outside lawyers to litigate our matters but may also include supporting fully internal litigation efforts. Regardless, both our company and our individual lawyers benefit from our team developing and maintaining the skills necessary to be effective litigators and strong business advocates. As Litigation Counsel, you will take ownership of guiding legal strategies from start to finish, partnering with internal teams, insurance carriers, and outside counsel to ensure aligned and effective resolutions. With a proactive and hands-on approach, you will work to identify and address litigation risks, create efficient processes, and help shape the legal infrastructure at Vail Resorts in a complex and fast-paced environment. The Litigation Counsel role requires an agile and flexible problem solver, exceptional communicator, and team player who can lead complex matters, remain calm under pressure, implement effective systems, and guide the business on high-stakes legal issues.