Corporate Counsel, Construction and Development

Company: Alterra Mountain Company
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Year Round

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)
• Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home, while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver's RiNo Art District neighborhood
  For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.
  
  POSITION SUMMARY
  
  Alterra Mountain Company has a Corporate Counsel, Construction and Development opportunity available in its in-house Legal / Social Responsibility Division. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this construction and development focused position would work as part of a team of eight attorneys, two paralegals, and other legal, risk, and social responsibility professionals and team members. The Corporate Counsel, Construction and Development position will be responsible for providing construction, development, real estate and general legal guidance to Alterra Mountain Company's mountain destinations, as well as business divisions located in the Denver corporate office, and support other members of the Legal / Social Responsibility Division.
  
  The position provides exposure to multiple practice areas with an emphasis on real estate, construction and development matters and the position will be expected to complete a variety of different tasks in compressed timeframes each day. Daily responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing and negotiating a high-volume of real estate, construction and development 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 Corporate Counsel, Construction and Development must be able to work well under pressure, be organized and able to work autonomously. Ability to ski or snowboard and a passion for the mountains, while not essential, is an asset in this position.
  
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  
  • Proficient in all aspects of real estate project development, including site acquisition, land-use planning and entitlements, and environmental planning.
  • Expert understanding of AIA and construction and design professional contracting and administration on behalf of Owner/Developer and ability to counsel business clients proficiently in selection of proper AIA contract forms and sound legal and contract positions.
  • Drafting, negotiating and reviewing AIA construction contracts, ancillary agreements and change orders for large scale development projects.
  • Adept in AIA contract documents program usage and finalization of agreements and familiarity with new Catina platform.
  • Drafting, negotiating and reviewing real estate documents to include but not limited to contracts, leases, covenants, conditions and restrictions, property management, rental management.
  • Proficient in understanding of insurance for real estate and construction matters.
  • Assist in the negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, closing documents, leases, amendments, loan documents, settlement agreements, management agreements, fee agreements and operating agreements.
  • Title and survey review.
  • 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.
  • Conduct research on a wide variety of issues.
  • 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 or other relevant State Bar Association. Admission to California, Utah, Idaho, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington bars or admitted in any Canadian Provinces is beneficial.
    • A minimum of 10+ years of continuous combined experience as an attorney working in-house and/or at a law firm practicing in the areas of real estate, construction, and development.
    • 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 master's 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: $170,000 to $220,000 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.

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