Closing Date: 23rd November, 2026

Description:

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 escalate 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