Vice President, Associate General Counsel - Litigation

Vail Resorts
Broomfield, CO
Category Legal
Job Description
Role Overview

The Vice President, Associate General Counsel for Litigation will oversee the Litigation function, including team management, litigation management, and strategic partnership with the business on litigation-related issues.

What You Will Do

Provide oversight and management of the Litigation function, including driving key initiatives and priorities and developing high-performing talent across the team.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will be both an experienced litigator and impactful leader capable of effectively leading professional teams with humility, collaboration, out-front strategic thinking, practical solutions, and a service mindset.

Requirements

  • JD from accredited law school and active state bar license required, with ability to be admitted to the Colorado state bar
  • At least 15 years of relevant litigation experience, in an in-house or big law firm setting
  • Demonstrated expertise in general liability, commercial, and corporate litigation
  • Proven track record of successful management of other lawyers and non-lawyer professionals
  • Extensive experience managing outside counsel, insurance partnerships, and litigation budgets
  • Strong executive presence and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization
  • Creative problem solver with strong organizational and time management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work under high pressure conditions, meet deadlines, and to effectively handle urgent situations with patience and tact
  • Ability to adapt and maintain effective and professional working relationships with a diverse array of co-workers, subordinates, in-house attorneys, and business units

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
  • Health Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance plans
  • Free ski passes for dependents
  • Critical Illness and Accident plans
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