Paralegal

Arizona
9601 N. Cardinals Way
Glendale, AZ 85305, USA

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys juggling multiple priorities, and takes pride in keeping complex matters organized, compliant, and moving forward. From contracts and corporate records to regulatory filings and risk management support, you’ll play a critical role behind the scenes—both during construction and long after opening day.

• Provide day-to-day paralegal support to the General Counsel and legal leadership team
• Manage, and assist with the review and drafting of a wide range of legal documents including contracts, NDAs, amendments, and correspondence
• Coordinate contract lifecycle management, including tracking deadlines, renewals, and approvals
• Maintain corporate records, entity filings, and compliance documentation
• Assist with regulatory filings, permits, licenses, and government correspondence as needed
• Conduct legal and factual research related to hospitality, entertainment, real estate, employment, and corporate matters
• Help manage legal workflows, calendars, and document management systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Development, Entertainment, and Operations teams
• Manage, in collaboration with Finance, the risk management/insurance review functions
• Communicate effectively with vendors on contract/relationship coordination and issues
• Support litigation matters, claims, and outside counsel coordination, including document collection and organization
• Uphold confidentiality and exercise sound judgment at all times

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in hospitality, entertainment, corporate, risk management or construction environments
• Strong working knowledge of contracts, corporate governance, risk management and compliance processes
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where no two days look the same
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A curiosity to learn new things and grow
• A team-first approach and alignment with VAI’s CORE values:
  Collaboration, Ownership, Resilience, and Enthusiasm

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program required
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
• Experience working with document management systems and Microsoft Office required

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds (files, binders, laptops)
• Ability to work extended hours as needed during peak project or business periods
• Hybrid schedule available
• Salary range: $75,000 – 85,000

VAI Resort values our team members and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D, with optional supplemental plans (group life, critical illness, short-term and long-term disability, and more)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and nine (9) paid holidays per year
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan with Company match

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.