Corporate Counsel

Aspen Skiing Company; Basalt (CO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Ski Pass

Job summary

Aspen One seeks a Corporate Counsel to provide business‑oriented legal counsel across commercial contracts, litigation management, land use, marketing, and compliance. The role partners with multiple teams and Aspen Ventures, reporting to the General Counsel.

Salary ranges from $124,000 to $140,000 annually with bonus eligibility for salaried roles. The role requires a J.D. and active Colorado bar admission or eligibility to waive in.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Colorado bar membership or eligibility to waive in is required.
• At least 3 years of legal experience in private practice and/or in-house.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements.
• Support outside counsel in litigation matters and pre-litigation disputes.
• Advise on land use entitlement, permitting, and regulatory compliance across properties.
• Review campaigns for FTC compliance and consumer protection.
• Provide practical legal guidance to internal clients across departments.

Skills

Contract law drafting

Litigation management

Land use & real estate law

Advertising & IP law

Cross-functional advisory

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

• Compensation: USD 124,100 - USD 140,000 - yearly

Company Description

Aspen One renewsthe mind, body, and spirit with a portfolio that redefines luxury, adventure, and leisure. With world-class and innovative brands and businesses, including Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and Aspen Ventures, Aspen One propels the expansion of the Aspen ethos globally.

Whether it's Aspen Skiing Company providing unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation across its four legendary mountains —Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk; or Aspen Hospitality elevating guest experiences in unforgettable ways by developing, owning, and operating a growing set of luxury and upper-scale hotels, private clubs, and branded residential properties in prime locations under The Nell and Limelight brands; Aspen One is deeply committed to providing unparalleled service, creative programming, community engagement, and unique opportunities for exploration. The company’s commitment to innovation is central to its evolution, including Aspen Ventures' amplification of the Aspen brand globally through new business lines that embody its values and heritage such as Aspen Collection .

For more than 75 years, the Aspen brand and communityhaspointedits compass toward new paths, people, and possibilities—and today, as Aspen One, the future is limitless. The company is a leader in sustainability and advocacy, with a legacy of modeling leading-edge solutions and changing policy locally and globally. As a collection of brands driven by tightly held core values, Aspen One aims to inspire a better world. For more information, visit www.aspen.com .

Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the [e-mail], aspen.com,aspensnowmass.com,aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Corporate Counsel is a key member of the Aspen One Legal Department and provides practical, business-oriented legal counsel across a range of matters, including commercial contracts, litigation management, land use and real estate, marketing and advertising, and compliance. This position partners with business teams across Aspen One's resort, hospitality, and enterprise operations and Aspen Ventures, and works with the Senior Corporate Counsel and the Associate General Counsel. The Corporate Counsel will bring at minimum 3 years of focused legal experience and the initiative to grow into a trusted in-house advisor in a fast-moving, mission-driven organization. This position reports to the General Counsel.

The salary range for this position is $124,000 to $140,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 23, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, sponsorship and partnership deals, licensing arrangements, service agreements, and hospitality and event contracts
• Support management of outside counsel in litigation matters, including case strategy, budget oversight, and reporting to leadership, and handle pre-litigation disputes and early-stage resolution
• Support land use entitlement processes, permitting, and regulatory compliance across mountain and hospitality properties, and coordinate with government agencies and outside land use counsel
• Review marketing and advertising campaigns, promotions, sweepstakes, and sponsorship activations for legal 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
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal clients across resort operations, hospitality, finance, HR, housing, and sustainability, providing timely and practical legal guidance
• Assist with employment, insurance, and operational liability matters as needed 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 proactively share insights with the Legal team and business partners
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, practical guidance for non-lawyer stakeholders
• Support the development of templates, playbooks, and process improvements to scale the legal function
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school required
• Active bar membership in Colorado, or eligibility and commitment to waive in required
• At least 3 years of legal experience in private practice and/or in-house, with depth in one or more of the following: commercial contracts and transactions, litigation and dispute resolution, land use and real estate, or marketing and advertising law required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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
• Skill in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements with precision and efficiency
• Skill in providing clear, practical legal advice to non-legal business stakeholders in a changing business environment
• Skill in managing competing priorities, multiple matters, and deadlines across a diverse workload
• Skill in written and verbal communication, including the ability to distill complex legal issues into actionable guidance
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and elevate 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
• Ability to exercise professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling confidential matters
• 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

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements
• No adverse or hazardous conditions
• Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance
• Occasional travel between Aspen One office locations (Basalt and Denver) required

Job Benefits

This position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:

• Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
• Flexible Spending Account Programs
• Life Insurance Programs
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
• Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.