Employment Counsel

Vail Resorts • Broomfield, CO • 2h ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

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 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

Referral Program

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

Job Summary

Vail Resorts seeks an experienced and passionate labor and employment attorney to join our L&E Legal Team as Employment Counsel. As a collaborative team, we act as strategic partners to our Human Resources department and provide labor and employment advice to all divisions of the organization. The Employment Counsel role requires an agile and flexible problem solver and team player who can lead complex projects, remain calm under pressure, implement effective systems, and guide the business on high-stakes legal issues.

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $130,000 - $155,000 + annual bonus

Employment Type: Year Round

Shift Type: Full Time hours

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities

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, leaves, EEO requirements, retaliation, hiring and separations, labor relations, and policies and procedures.

Support labor-related programs, including campaigns, elections, collective bargaining, training, contract oversight, grievances/ULPs, workforce continuity, and other strategic initiatives

Counsel on, manage, and defend state and federal agency audits, complaints, and investigations

Draft agency position statements, responses to attorney demand letters, and other prelitigation documents and correspondence

Effectively advise HR and business leaders on labor and employment issues

Effectively and efficiently partner with internal and outside counsel in labor and employment-related litigation and regulatory proceedings

Adhere to, support, and promote the Mission, Values, standards, and goals of the Company and Team

Other duties as necessary and assigned, including willingness to travel

Job Requirements:

JD from accredited law school and active state bar license required

Minimum 3+ years' legal experience, specifically focused on employment law, with significant time dedicated to advice and counseling

Demonstrated understanding of federal and state labor and employment laws, regulations, and agencies, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, EEOC, and state agencies

Creative problem solver with strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to simultaneously handle numerous varied assignments

Demonstrated ability to work under high pressure conditions, meet deadlines, and to effectively handle urgent situations with patience and tact

High integrity and ability to quickly build trust and maintain credibility

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

Strong interpersonal communication and service orientation

Commitment to professional growth, enthusiasm, humility, humor, and feedback culture

Preferred

Experience working in a sophisticated in-house legal department or top-tier law firm

Experience working with public corporations, particularly in the travel and entertainment industry

Litigation, regulatory investigation, and internal investigations experience

Experience with traditional labor

Experience in wage & hour law

Experience with workplace safety and health, e.g., OSHA

The expected pay range is $130,000 - $155,000 + annual bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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 512439

Reference Date: 11/05/2025

Job Code Function: Counsel

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