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:

Vail Resorts seeks an experienced and savvy labor and employment attorney to join our team as Labor & Employment Counsel. The L&E team acts as strategic partners to all divisions of the Company on labor and employment issues, with a mission to serve the employee Experience of a Lifetime and empower the business by providing impactful legal advice, equitable investigations, and collaborative leadership. With this goal in mind, this role requires an agile, driven, and flexible problem solver, who can successfully drive the Company’s labor relations and employment strategies, projects, and initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage legal risk by providing reliable advice, counsel, and support to our Legal, Human Resources, Compliance, Health & Safety, and Operations teams on legal matters, including, but not limited to, wage and hour, accommodations, disciplinary matters, compensation, leaves of absences, EEO requirements, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, social media, privacy, hiring and separations, union campaigns, collective bargaining, and policies and procedures.

• Effectively and efficiently supervise and/or partner with internal and outside counsel on labor and employment-related claims, litigation, grievances, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings.

• Oversee federal and state employment-related agency audits, complaints and investigations.

• Monitor state and federal employment legislation and governmental agency enforcement priorities and advise of developments that may or will impact the organization.

• Assist in managing union-related programs, including campaigns, elections, and bargaining.

• Advise on internal investigations involving employment matters.

• Prepare and present labor and employment-related training to HR and business leaders, including regular alignment with business and HR senior leadership teams.

• Adhere to, support, and actively promote the Mission, Values, standards and goals of Vail Resorts, the legal department, and the L&E Team.

• Other duties as necessary and assigned, including willingness to travel.

Job Qualifications:

• JD from accredited law school and active state bar license required.

• Minimum 5+ years’ employment legal experience, ideally with a combination of traditional labor relations law and significant time dedicated to advice and counseling versus litigation.

• Demonstrated understanding of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and agencies, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, EEOC, NLRA, OSHA, and state agencies.

• Creative problem solver with strong organizational, project, and time management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work calmly under high-pressure conditions, meet deadlines, successfully multi-task, and effectively handle complex situations with flexibility, patience, positivity, and tact.

• High integrity and capable of building trust and credibility quickly.

• Standout colleague with the proven ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with diverse groups of individuals.

• Impeccable interpersonal communication and customer service orientation.

• Ability to succeed working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Proven ability to drive complex projects to completion with a diverse group of business partners, and to lead collaborative group projects with minimal oversight and guidance.

• A commitment to professional growth, exceptional service (clients, partners, and team), and fun.

Preferred

• Legal experience working in-house or at a top-tier law firm.

• Experience working with public corporations, either as in-house or outside counsel, particularly in the travel and entertainment industry.

• Expertise in California and/or Colorado wage & hour law.

• Proven track record of successfully managing administrative employment matters.

• Experience litigating employment-related class and/or collective actions.

• Experience managing legal issues in non-U.S. jurisdictions.

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $137,000 - $150,000 + 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.

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 506165

Reference Date: 11/26/2024

Job Code Function: Counsel

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