Temporary Senior Paralegal

Description

Powder is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 12,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. We are striving to be the premier place of being and doing, a destination that fuses outdoor recreation with a cultural and hospitality program that connects visitors with a deeper sense of self and purpose. Our core values come to life in a unique and natural setting of unparalleled beauty.

We’re looking for Big-Hearted Champions who are passionate about outdoor recreation, art, and meaningful connection. Together, we're crafting a one-of-a-kind, multi-season destination that seamlessly blends outdoor art, exhilarating recreation, and exceptional hospitality. If you’re an enthusiastic, caring team player who strives for excellence—and always tries to do the right thing, even when no one is watching—you’ll fit right in at Powder.

We Are:

Big-hearted: passionate, warm, joyful, and generous. 

Champions: tenacious, intolerant of mediocrity, and constantly seeking feedback. 

These values make us who we are and help drive us to fulfill our purpose: to spark wonder!

Our Commitment To Equality:

Together we are one team, not an "us vs. them" mentality. We are focused on being a progressive employer with pay equity, inclusion, while building diverse teams. 

Appearance Guidelines:

Well-groomed facial hair, tasteful visible tattoos, and minimal facial piercings are acceptable.

Perks of Joining Our Big-Hearted Champions:

• Employee Assistance Program  
• Seasonal Ski & Summer Passes for self, self & dependents + Buddy Vouchers
• UTA Ski Bus Pass and Employee Shuttle Service 
• Powder Mountain Retail/Rental Discount and On-Mountain F&B Discounts
• Powder Mountain Snowsports School Discounted Lessons
• Access to Expertvoice.com, Outdoorly.com Outdoor Prolink and partner discounts.
• Powder Mountain on-snow uniform for specific roles.
• Free On-site Gourmet Employee meals

Position Overview:

Powder Mountain is seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Paralegal to support the Chief Legal Officer and lead the daily operations of our in-house legal department. This role serves as a central legal resource, supporting a wide range of functions including resort operations, real estate development, compliance, and corporate governance. This is a temporary position, expected to begin early January and last approximately 3-4 months. 

The Senior Paralegal will take a strategic and holistic approach to managing legal workflows, driving operational efficiency, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the legal function. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Experience in real estate, contract management, corporate legal matters, and in-house legal operations is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Paralegal Responsibilities

Contract Management & Legal Documentation

• Prepare, review, and manage contracts including vendor agreements, leases, purchase and sale agreements, and development agreements.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date legal files and contract management systems.
• Format, notarize, and route legal documents for signature.

Real Estate & Transactional Support

• Support real estate transactions, including title review, document organization, transaction coordination, and post-closing documentation.
• Liaise with title companies and other external parties related to real estate matters.
• Monitor key dates and deliverables related to legal and real estate matters (e.g., renewal deadlines, option periods, escrow releases).

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain corporate governance documents such as resolutions, consents, and meeting minutes.
• Assist with permitting, regulatory filings, and compliance related to real estate, corporate, risk management, and general business operations.
• Provide support to the homeowner’s association with respect to corporate matters and design guideline enforcement.

Cross-Functional Legal Coordination

• Coordinate with internal teams (operations, development, membership, finance) to ensure legal compliance and support business objectives.
• Manage contracts tied to purchasing through the finance department.
• Coordinate with the finance and development teams on development-related contracts using the Procore construction system.
• Assist with membership agreements and updates to the private club’s membership plan.

Legal Research & Administrative Support

• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for internal stakeholders.
• Provide general administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer.

Systems & Process Management

• Manage legal department systems, tools, and workflows to improve efficiency and tracking.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes including intake, templates, execution, and repository organization.

Financial Operations & Vendor Management

• Assist with department budgeting and invoice review.
• Track and manage outside counsel spend, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals.
• Serve as liaison with external counsel on billing and operational processes.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Support corporate governance tasks, including entity management and regulatory filings.
• Partner with internal teams on records retention, data privacy compliance, and legal risk assessments.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Maintain dashboards and legal metrics for reporting on project status, team workload, and resource allocation.

Qualifications:

• A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is a plus but not required.
• 3+ years of paralegal and/or legal operations experience, ideally with exposure to legal operations, law firm management, or in-house legal department operations, and real estate, corporate, or hospitality industries.
• Strong knowledge of legal concepts related to contracts, property law, and corporate governance.
• Deep understanding of legal technology platforms (e.g., CLM, document management, entity management).
• Strong analytical acumen with excellent project management and communication skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, and highly organized with a problem-solving mindset.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, document management platforms (e.g., DocuSign, SharePoint, or similar), and legal matter management applications.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Passion for the outdoors is a plus

*Please note: This is a temporary role and does not guarantee future or continued employment with Powder Mountain.