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10-28-2010, 05:55 PM
El Chupacabra

Attn: lawyers: Vail corporate counsel

I have no affiliation with Vail. Just thought this was interesting:

https://vailresorts.taleo.net/career...=en&job=125982

Job Description

Corporate Counsel- Mountain Division-102994
Organization: Corporate
Primary Location: Colorado-Broomfield
Schedule: Full-time
Target Start Date : Nov 30, 2010
Pay Rate: DOE
Description:
This position will support the Vice President & Assistant General Counsel in providing legal advice to the Company's Mountain Division. Responsibilities will include: general legal advice to the Company's ski resort operations, private club and retail/rental operations staff; contract matters involving mountain operations, special events, and on-mountain development; legal compliance with the broad range of laws applicable to the Company's Mountain Division; and limited dispute resolution. The attorney also will collaborate with the Legal, Health & Safety, ski resort operational staff and other Company divisions to develop and oversee policies and procedures to add value and reduce legal risks to the Company. Corporate Counsel-Mountain Division will need to become familiar with every facet of the Company's ski resort operations and provide value-added, business-minded legal advice.
Support Vice President & Assistant General Counsel in providing general legal advice and counsel to the Company's Mountain Division
Draft and negotiate contracts relating to the Company's Mountain Division and supervise contract work by Contract Paralegals
Review and provide interpretation of existing contracts and propose contract modifications or alternate resolutions to potential conflicts
Support Vice President & Assistant General Counsel in public lands work with United States Forest Service
Interpret private club documents and work with club operations to resolve member conflicts and complaints
Review, revise and propose best practices, policies, manuals, handbooks, and guidelines
Drive compliance with applicable law and Company policy
Assist in the preparation and presentation of legal training to Mountain Division operations staff
Supervise and manage outside counsel
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
JD from top tier accredited law school
Minimum 3 years experience focused in general business advice and/or contracts.
Some experience and familiarity with real estate development and land use/entitlements and environmental law.
Active state bar license, CO preferred
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Must be able to properly research legal questions and to provide clear and concise written and oral advice.
Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully, in person, in writing and by telephone
Must be able to provide advice that is both practical and legally acceptable, taking into account the needs and objectives of the business
Must have a passion for promoting a positive, productive culture that furthers the company mission of "experience of a lifetime"
Must have a strong customer service orientation, with the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff and executives at all levels
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
Must have strong organizational and time management skills
Must have a high level of personal and professional integrity
Must be a competent skier or rider as position will require extensive on-mountain interaction
10-28-2010, 06:07 PM
bushman

I am very strong in at least 2 of the required areas..... I might have a shot.
10-28-2010, 09:46 PM
JoeStrummer

Quote:

Originally Posted by bushman

I am very strong in at least 2 of the required areas..... I might have a shot.

I am guessing. . .

High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

and. . . .?????????
10-29-2010, 06:04 PM
Art Shirk

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeStrummer

I am guessing. . .

High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

and. . . .?????????

"provide clear and concise written and oral advice."
10-29-2010, 07:44 PM
Stu Gotz

"Must be a competent skier or rider as position will require extensive on-mountain interaction" = When there is fresh snow, staff meetings are held on the mountain and you better be able to keep up.
10-30-2010, 09:11 AM
HellgateBasement

:mad::mad: Fuck. About 3 years too early for me.

Didn't stop me from applying though.

Whoever gets this keep me in mind...
11-05-2010, 02:49 PM
lionelhutz

I'm applying.
Fuck it. I've got noting to lose.
11-09-2010, 08:12 PM
Rontele

Quote:

Originally Posted by lionelhutz

I'm applying.
Fuck it. I've got noting to lose.

Wish I would have previously seen this. We serve as Vail's primary outside counsel. 500 applications thus far.
11-09-2010, 10:14 PM
HellgateBasement

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rontele

Wish I would have previously seen this. We serve as Vail's primary outside counsel. 500 applications thus far.

Do you think a clerkship (Colo. App.) is a good way to get another shot at your firm?
11-10-2010, 01:41 AM
Art Shirk

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellgateBasement

Do you think a clerkship (Colo. App.) is a good way to get another shot at your firm?

Despite what Rontele tells you, blowing him won't help.
11-10-2010, 07:48 AM
Rontele

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellgateBasement

Do you think a clerkship (Colo. App.) is a good way to get another shot at your firm?

I think that is a great way to break into this job market, my firm or others. Its tough right now because the job openings that are there (and we are hiring - corporate, litigation, etc.) all require experience. Don't get discouraged and keep on pounding the pavement. At least by having a clerkship out here, you will be out here and able to network and hopefully find a long-term position.
11-10-2010, 01:49 PM
lionelhutz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rontele

I think that is a great way to break into this job market, my firm or others. Its tough right now because the job openings that are there (and we are hiring - corporate, litigation, etc.) all require experience. Don't get discouraged and keep on pounding the pavement. At least by having a clerkship out here, you will be out here and able to network and hopefully find a long-term position.

SRSLY hiring experienced litigation?

I'm interested....though taking another bar isn't exaclty giving me a boner..I've got large scale complex civil lit experience.
11-10-2010, 04:07 PM
LightRanger

A little early for me too.

I'll have the requisite land use and enviro experience in a couple years.

D,

You guys do RE/land use/enviro stuff too?

Getting jealous of one of my best buddies from undergrad (and his various FB photos of hiking 14ers and whatnot) who moved to Denver in June.

I do love me our sticky snow though...
11-10-2010, 04:15 PM
Rontele

Quote:

Originally Posted by lionelhutz

SRSLY hiring experienced litigation?

I'm interested....though taking another bar isn't exaclty giving me a boner..I've got large scale complex civil lit experience.

Yes. Email me your resume and cover letter to drontal at bhfs dot com
11-11-2010, 11:46 AM
lionelhutz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rontele

Yes. Email me your resume and cover letter to drontal at bhfs dot com

So wait...I don't have to pm rontele?
11-11-2010, 06:59 PM
irul&ublo

Quote:

Originally Posted by lionelhutz

SRSLY hiring experienced litigation?

I'm interested....though taking another bar isn't exaclty giving me a boner..I've got large scale complex civil lit experience.

get a DC admission, automatic for 5yr out from an ABA school. Colorado is a recirocal state
01-19-2011, 01:20 AM
HellgateBasement

Does anybody know if they made a hiring decision? Start date was supposed to be 1/3/11 but the position is still listed on Vail's website. I'm curious to see who they hired from a stack of resumes 6 ft. high.
01-19-2011, 12:42 PM
HellgateBasement

Also, looks like they're hiring another attorney:

Senior Corporate Counsel (SEC and Governance)-110113
Organization: Corporate
Primary Location: Colorado-Broomfield
Schedule: Full-time
Target Start Date : Mar 14, 2011
Description:
Experienced corporate and securities attorney with sound business ethics and substantial experience in the review and preparation of SEC filings, public news releases and corporate governance. This senior attorney will report to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Vail Resorts, Inc. Position is located within the legal department located in the Company's headquarters in Broomfield.

Provide advice and counsel on a broad array of corporate issues
Work with the financial accounting group in preparation of SEC periodic filings
Prepare and ensure timely filing of other SEC and NYSE disclosures
Advise on corporate governance matters
Work closely with the General Counsel to prepare for Board of Directors and Board committee meetings and keep abreast of developments and best practices in Board governance matters
Oversight of corporate subsidiaries, including foreign subsidiary formation and operating oversight
Develop and implement corporate policies, including working with the Senior Compliance Manager to develop training programs for insider trading, anti-trust, FCPA and other compliance areas
Maintenance and oversight of executive compensation plans and long-term equity incentive plans
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
JD from top tier accredited law school
At least 6 years experience in securities and corporate governance at top law firm
Active state bar license, CO preferred
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Must have great communication skills and work well with a wide variety of internal clients. Must have superb drafting and analytical skills and be articulate and confident. Candidate must show initiative in pursuing appropriate, timely and effective solutions to complex issues
12-11-2011, 02:09 PM
HellgateBasement

Buuump

Corporate Counsel - Transactions-113752
Colorado-Broomfield (Corporate Headquarters)
Schedule: Full-time
Description:
We are the premier mountain resort company in the world and a leader in luxury, destination-based travel at iconic locations. Our product is the great outdoors. Our mission is simple: Experience of a Lifetime ™

Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. We operate the world-class mountain resort properties of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone mountain resorts in Colorado, and the Heavenly Ski Resort and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. We also operate RockResorts, a luxury resort property and hotel company, featuring casually elegant properties across the United States and in the Caribbean. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. The corporate headquarters for all of these subsidiaries is located in Broomfield, Colorado.

The Senior Corporate Counsel - Transactions role will be responsible for leading cross-functional business and legal teams through diligence, negotiation, document drafting, and transition of acquisitions. The successful candidate will be an experienced transactions attorney with sound business ethics and substantial experience in acquisitions and divestitures. This senior attorney will report to the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Vail Resorts, Inc. The position is located within the legal department in the Company's headquarters.

Job Responsibilities
Lead attorney responsible for all acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other business development opportunities within the Company
Participate as key member of the cross-functional Strategic Development team, focused on domestic and international transactions
Responsibility will vary depending on size/nature of transaction and may include handling matters solely in-house or working as lead in-house attorney supporting larger team and outside counsel
In all business deals, analyze proposed transaction for business and deal risk, structure appropriate diligence review framework, lead or participate in negotiations on deal points, draft or review acquisition documentation
Work closely with the General Counsel, the VP of Strategic Development, Financial Reporting, Tax, HR, and other subject matter experts during target identification, acquisition, closing and transition
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Minimum 6 years experience leading cross-functional business and legal teams through diligence, negotiation, document drafting, and transition of acquisitions
Experience in acquisitions and divestitures required
JD from top tier accredited law school
Active state bar license, CO preferred
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Oral and written English language communication skills required
Must have great communication skills and work well with a wide variety of internal clients
Must have superb drafting and analytical skills and be articulate and confident
Candidate must show initiative in pursuing appropriate, timely and effective solutions to complex issues
12-12-2011, 10:22 AM
Shredhead

VR difficult to work for, impossible?
12-19-2011, 07:27 AM
Smoova

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shredhead

VR difficult to work for, impossible?

I've got no personal experience, but have heard from several sources that the VR GC is satan's mother (which jives with what I've seen from several other Jones Day products). Goes a long way towards explaining the incredibly high turnover for such a small legal group. I know the jobs sound sexy, but I'd think long and hard before leaving a decent job (firm, in-house or otherwise) to go to work at VR.

Edited to add: About 10 hours after I posted this message, I got an e-mail from a headhunter who is trying to fill a position with VR. FWIW, their ideal candidate is a corporate attorney with 4+ years of M&A experience.
01-09-2012, 07:17 AM
tua022012

Hi,

I agreed with you. Any way, your points of view make me thinking about some thing for my project.

Pls try to keep posting. Tks and best regards

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