Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel - Corporate
About The Position
Vail Resorts seeks an experienced corporate attorney to serve as Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel – Corporate. Reporting to the VP, Associate General Counsel, this leader provides strategic legal counsel across public company governance, securities and disclosure, entity management, commercial contracting, corporate finance, and strategic transactions. The role calls for a collaborative, agile leader committed to high-quality work and a positive culture that advances the Company’s mission of creating an Experience of a Lifetime. The position leads corporate legal work, including governance and securities compliance, public company reporting, commercial contracting, corporate finance matters, entity and subsidiary governance, and strategic transactions. It also leads and develops attorneys and paraprofessionals, manages outside counsel, partners across the business to identify and mitigate legal risk, and improves governance, disclosure, and contracting practices through training, disciplined processes, technology, and responsible use of AI. Periodic travel and other assigned duties are part of the role.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and an active state bar license; ability to be admitted to the Colorado state bar or obtain Colorado single-client certification.
- At least 10 years of relevant corporate experience in-house or at a law firm.
- Significant experience in public company governance and securities law and drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Expertise in public company reporting, Board and committee support, securities compliance, Delaware corporate law, fiduciary duties, and charter and bylaw interpretation.
- Strong commercial judgment and experience overseeing a risk-based contracting program.
- Demonstrated success managing attorneys and other professionals and implementing change through training, policies, and counseling.
- Proficiency with Board, SEC filing, and disclosure-management platforms, such as BoardVantage, Workiva, EDGAR, and NYSE Listing Manager.
- Strong financial and business acumen, including experience supporting Finance, managing outside counsel, and overseeing budgets.
- Strong executive presence and interpersonal skills to earn the trust of leaders, employees, and directors.
- Strong judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage deadlines and urgent matters calmly and tactfully.
- High integrity and commitment to ethical standards, teamwork, growth, enthusiasm, humility, humor, and fun.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor on corporate, securities, governance, financing, contracting, and other high-impact matters.
- Lead and develop attorneys and paraprofessionals, set priorities, manage outside counsel, and foster a high-performing, collaborative culture.
- Oversee corporate governance, securities compliance, and public company reporting programs, including Board and committee support, the annual governance calendar and Annual Meeting of Stockholders, SEC and NYSE filings and requirements, disclosure controls and committee processes, insider trading compliance, Regulation FD, Rule 10b5-1, Section 16 compliance, D&O insurance, and legal oversight of ESG, sustainability, human capital, and cybersecurity disclosures.
- Oversee the commercial contracting function and advise on significant customer, supplier, technology, professional services, licensing, procurement, and other commercial arrangements.
- Lead a risk-based contracting framework, including templates, playbooks, approval and escalation standards, and intake and workflow processes.
- Lead or support negotiation of complex and high-risk agreements, balancing commercial objectives with legal, privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and operational risk.
- Advise on credit facilities, indentures, debt financings, dividends, share repurchases, and related approvals; support strategic transactions.
- Oversee entity and subsidiary governance across the United States, Canada, Australia, and other jurisdictions, coordinating with Legal Shared Services and external advisors.
- Partner with Finance, Investor Relations, Accounting, Internal Audit, Information Security, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and business teams to identify and mitigate legal risk and translate legal requirements into practical guidance.
- Improve governance, disclosure, and contracting practices through training, disciplined processes, technology, and responsible use of AI.
- Promote the Company’s and Legal’s mission, values, and standards; perform other assigned duties, including periodic travel.
Benefits
- Annual bonus and equity
- Free employee ski passes
- Employee-discounted lift tickets for friends and family
- Free ski lessons
- Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and professional development
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision plans, for eligible full-time roles
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
