General Counsel

AMAROK•Columbia, SC

21d

About The Position

The General Counsel serves as AMAROK’s senior legal strategist and trusted advisor to executive leadership. The role provides strategic legal counsel, guides enterprise risk management, and establishes scalable legal frameworks that safeguard the organization’s interests while advancing business objectives and long-term growth. The General Counsel leads commercial transactions, directs litigation and dispute strategies, partners on employment and labor matters, and oversees corporate governance in collaboration with teams across the company. The role translates complex legal matters into clear, actionable recommendations while balancing legal considerations with commercial priorities. It leads the legal and compliance function and uses data-driven insights to drive risk mitigation and operational excellence. Key measures of success include proactive legal strategies, robust contract governance, effective outside counsel management, minimized legal exposure, and support for business growth. This position is based in Columbia, South Carolina.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
At least 5 years of legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination thereof.
Significant experience in commercial contracts, business law, litigation management, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
Strong professional legal network and ability to access external counsel, industry experts, and specialized legal resources as needed.
Proven experience supporting executive leadership and advising business stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced corporate environment with strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
Expert understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape and a track record of successful risk mitigation and transaction management.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility for admission to the South Carolina bar or ability to obtain admission within a reasonable period.

Responsibilities

Advise executive leadership on business operations, corporate initiatives, governance, and enterprise-wide legal matters.
Lead legal oversight of commercial transactions, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing customer, vendor, real estate, financing, partnership, and other business agreements.
Direct legal strategy for litigation, disputes, claims, investigations, and administrative proceedings; oversee external counsel and manage legal expenditures.
Partner with Human Resources and executive leadership on complex employment matters, workforce decisions, labor and employment compliance, and workplace investigations.
Oversee corporate governance, including Board of Directors activities, corporate records, legal entity structures, and statutory obligations.
Lead enterprise risk management by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating significant contractual, operational, financial, and reputational legal risks.
Protect company assets, including intellectual property, proprietary technology, confidential information, and contractual rights.
Establish scalable contract governance frameworks, review standards, approval authorities, negotiation guidelines, and risk assessment protocols.
Improve legal operations, processes, and policies to provide efficient, consistent, and scalable legal services across departments.
Monitor significant legislative, regulatory, and legal developments, assess their potential business implications, and recommend organizational responses.
Collaborate with Compliance and functional leaders to evaluate regulatory requirements and strengthen adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Promote legal awareness and sound business judgment through leadership consultation, education, and practical guidance.
Identify emerging legal trends, commercial risks, and strategic opportunities in the corporate legal and security industry.