Vail Resorts Hiring for Contracts Analyst (Remote) at Remote Full Time

As a leading mountain resort operator with over 40 resorts in sixteen states and four countries. We exist to create an Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide and Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We are looking for leaders, innovators, creators, and ambitious professionals to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Many of our Corporate function teams can now live and work in any of the states in which Vail Resorts currently operates* – enabling flexible remote work alongside a commitment to building and maintaining strong culture both in person and virtually. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you. Find your purpose with us at www.vailresortscareers.com.

Job Summary:

As a Contracts Analyst, you will work as a key member of a dedicated contracts team and will be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts related to the operations of Vail Resort’s corporate, mountain and hospitality divisions. This will include contracts for construction, purchases of goods, services and equipment, special events, software licensing, marketing, consulting arrangements, and hospitality bookings. You will be responsible for effectively communicating the importance and intent of all required terms and conditions to both internal and external stakeholders. Having the ability to prioritize multiple tasks & high volume of contractual negotiations simultaneously is crucial to the success of this role. The Contracts Analyst also leads and assists in the development of standard contract forms, manages configuration and use of Vail Resort’s contracts management system, trains employees on contracting issues and procedures, and leads other special projects as needed. The Contracts Analyst will work in conjunction with in-house counsel and other members of the Contracts Team.

Job Specifications:

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
• Outlet: Corporate
• Other Specifics: Remote
• The expected range is $52,800 – $73,830. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, negotiate and analyze a wide variety of commercial contracts.
• Negotiate all key terms of the commercial contracts, including but not limited to Legal and business terms to provide the appropriate level of risk mitigation as well as drive value for the enterprise.
• Regularly communicate with internal team members and business partners to draft and negotiate pertinent provisions and accurately memorialize specific terms and conditions into appropriate scopes of work, service agreements or similar documents.
• Interpret and explain contractual terms, conditions, rights and obligations to business staff and, with the assistance of Legal Counsel, convey recommendations with respect to specific contractual provisions.
• Identify areas for process improvement and assist in developing best practices for contracting across the Company, including drafting and updating form agreements and contracting provisions.
• Manage multiple high visibility, high priority contracts/projects on a regular basis and closeout a variety of initiatives expeditiously with minimal oversight.
• Educate business partners on the process for contract review.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university.
• Minimum 3+ years of contract management experience in similar role.
• Experience reviewing, drafting and preparing a wide variety of purchase and service agreements.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), and a service-oriented mindset and ability to work with individuals at all levels within the company.
• Proficient in document filing and repository systems, with experience using an enterprise contracts management tool (Conga or Ariba for example).
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook), as well as the ability and desire to learn and use other systems and databases such as Smartsheet or Tableau.
• Creative problem solver with good organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Ability to succeed working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Capacity to anticipate problems and key issues and to exercise sound judgment in making reasonable decisions and appropriately escalating issues when necessary.
• A commitment to professional growth, learning, and feedback.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality.

Preferred:

• Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) is a plus.
• Experience advising senior leadership in a corporate environment.
• Proven ability to effectively organize projects while keeping up with daily workload and demands from multiple sources.

The expected range is $52,800 – $73,830. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

The perks include a free ski pass, and a set of benefits including…

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly employees are generally eligible for accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), Extra Time Off (ETO) and Sick Time. Salaried employees are generally eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible mothers and fathers
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. At Vail Resorts, our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.

• Remote work is currently permitted from British Columbia and the 16 U.S. states in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Please note that the ability to work remotely, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work at any time in its sole discretion.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 494029