Associate Attorney

COLLABORATION | AUTHENTICITY | PURPOSE | EMPOWERMENT

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents

• Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge

• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more

• 401(k) plan with generous company match

• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees

• Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)

• Hybrid workplace policy encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood (for eligible employees).

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work, please see our webpage at https://www.alterramtn.co/impact. Among other resources, Alterra has a slate of Employee Resource Groups to support our workforce.

POSITION SUMMARY

Alterra Mountain Company has an Associate Attorney opportunity available in its in-house Legal & Social Responsibility Division. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, this generalist position would work as part of a team of nine attorneys, two paralegals, and other legal, risk, and Social Responsibility professionals and team members. The Associate Attorney position will be responsible for providing legal guidance to Alterra Mountain Company’s mountain destinations, as well as business divisions located in the Denver corporate office.

The position provides exposure to multiple practice areas and the Associate Attorney position will be expected to complete a variety of different tasks in compressed timeframes each day. Daily responsibilities will include drafting and reviewing a high-volume of contracts and providing legal guidance and advice on a variety of different practice areas. The position is fast-paced, dynamic, team-oriented and rewarding. The Associate Attorney must be able to work autonomously and self-management and accountability is an essential asset for this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Review, draft, and negotiate a heavy volume and wide variety of contracts, including sales, services, food and beverage, lodging, event, marketing, sponsorship, supply, equipment agreements, maintenance and service contracts
• Collaborate with department colleagues and policy/subject-matter specialists on various legal, local/state government and regulatory issues
• Interact with vendors and vendors’ counsel regarding commercial agreement negotiation and support
• Work with legal, business and operations teams to improve contracting processes and management, including developing internal policies regarding the same
• Advise on and draft contest/sweepstakes rules
• Conduct research on a wide variety of issues
• Mergers and Acquisitions experience is an asset
• Provide support for legal issues and/or manage outside counsel in matters associated with insurance, litigation, human resources, joint ventures and corporate structuring, liquor licensing
• Assist with transactional work, including the drafting of NDAs, LOIs and definitive agreements, as well as assist with all aspects of transactional due diligence
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Member in good standing with the Colorado State Bar Association or other relevant State Bar Association. Admission to California, Utah, Idaho, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington bars or admitted in any Canadian Provinces is an asset.
• 4+ years of continuous experience as an attorney working in-house, at a law firm, or preferably both, practicing in the areas of commercial and corporate law.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for the outdoors, skiing, and the recreational industry is a bonus!

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Undergraduate diploma or masters degree

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of the Company’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Denver area base salary range: $127,000 to $184,000 per year.

Application Deadline: This position is open and still accepting applications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.