Senior Corporate Counsel

Title: Senior Corporate Counsel

Location: Denver, CO

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Full-time

Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel

Supervises: Legal Administrators

Pay Range: $170,000 - $180,000

Job Summary: The Senior Corporate Counsel supports the Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel in managing the company’s legal operations, with a focus on contract review, compliance oversight, risk management, litigation coordination, and day-to-day legal advisory work. This role works cross-functionally with internal departments and external counsel to help ensure Stonebridge’s legal interests are protected while supporting business objectives with practical, timely guidance.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Support the General Counsel in delivering legal services across the organization, serving as a resource for legal review, research, and operational input

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including hotel management agreements, vendor agreements, service contracts, confidentiality agreements, and amendments

• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation matters, regulatory filings, and legal investigations, tracking progress and ensuring timely updates to the General Counsel

• Conduct legal research on federal, state, and local regulatory matters affecting hotel operations, development, employment, and risk exposure

• Assist in the oversight of contract management systems, legal templates, and internal tracking of key documents and deadlines

• Support due diligence efforts, contract review, and development-related legal tasks as directed by the General Counsel

• Partner with Risk Management, HR, and Operations teams to ensure compliance with internal policies, employment laws, and safety regulations

• Monitor legal trends and industry developments relevant to hospitality, and summarize implications for internal stakeholders

• Review and prepare legal responses to subpoenas, guest claims, and third-party information requests

• Ensure legal records, files, and corporate documents are maintained accurately and confidentially

• Support training initiatives related to legal risk awareness, policy interpretation, and contract compliance

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in good standing

• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, including in-house counsel or law firm work; hospitality, commercial real estate, or corporate transactions preferred

• Prior experience supporting hotel ownership, operations, development, or management agreements is highly desirable

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, with attention to detail and practical application in a business setting

• Experience supporting litigation, risk, and compliance matters in coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize complex legal topics for non-legal audiences

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously under the direction of the General Counsel

• High level of discretion, professionalism, and judgment when handling sensitive matters

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in employment, accessibility, licensing, and hospitality operations

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using legal or contract management platforms

Work Environment:

• This is a full-time, in-office role based at Stonebridge’s corporate headquarters.

• Work is performed in a professional office setting with frequent use of computers, digital files, and legal documents

• Must be able to sit for extended periods and manage detailed documentation with accuracy and focus

• Occasional travel may be required to support legal matters at hotel properties or attend external meetings

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.

Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from:

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.