The General Counsel at AMAROK will serve as the senior legal strategist and trusted advisor to the executive leadership team. This role is pivotal in providing strategic legal counsel, guiding enterprise risk management, and establishing scalable legal frameworks that protect the organization's interests while supporting business objectives and long-term growth. The General Counsel will oversee commercial transactions, direct litigation and dispute strategies, collaborate on employment and labor matters, and ensure rigorous corporate governance. This position is based in Columbia, South Carolina.

Key responsibilities include serving as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership, providing strategic counsel on business operations, corporate initiatives, governance, and enterprise-wide legal matters. The role involves leading legal oversight of commercial transactions, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing customer, vendor, real estate, financing, partnership, and other business agreements. Additionally, the General Counsel will direct the company's legal strategy for litigation, disputes, claims, investigations, and administrative proceedings, while overseeing external legal counsel and managing legal expenditures. Collaboration with Human Resources and executive leadership on complex employment matters, workforce decisions, labor and employment compliance, and workplace investigations is also a key aspect of this role.

The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and an active membership in good standing with at least one state bar, with eligibility for admission in South Carolina or the ability to obtain admission within a reasonable period preferred. A minimum of 5 years of legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination thereof is required, with significant experience in commercial contracts, business law, litigation management, employment law, and regulatory compliance. The candidate should have a strong professional legal network with the ability to engage external counsel, industry experts, and specialized legal resources as needed. Proven experience supporting executive leadership and advising business stakeholders is essential, along with the ability to excel in a fast-paced corporate environment with strong cross-functional collaboration.

While specific compensation details are not provided, AMAROK offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. The company is continuously ranked as one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work, reflecting its commitment to employee satisfaction and a positive work environment.

AMAROK is the nation's leader in the security industry, specializing in perimeter security solutions. The company is dedicated to providing advanced security measures to protect customers' property and assets 24/7. Joining AMAROK means becoming part of a culture where people matter, with a focus on high performance, collaboration, engagement, and belonging. The company values diversity and inclusion, creating value through the differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.