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# General Counsel at AMAROK

- **Company:** AMAROK
- **Location:** Columbia, SC
- **Posted:** 2026-10-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/amarok/jobs/6226682004

## Job description

Company Information

Continuously ranked as one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work, AMAROK (formerly known as Electric Guard Dog) is the Nation’s leader in security industry and the Ultimate Perimeter Security. Our unique and technically advanced electric fence reliably stops theft and other criminal activity by guarding our customers’ property and assets 24/7.

Job Summary

The General Counsel serves as AMAROK’s senior legal strategist and trusted advisor to executive leadership. This role will be instrumental in providing strategic legal counsel, guiding enterprise risk management, and establishing scalable legal frameworks that safeguard the organization’s interests while advancing business objectives and long-term growth. The General Counsel will be charged with leading commercial transactions, directing litigation and dispute strategies, partnering on employment and labor matters, and ensuring rigorous corporate governance, working collaboratively across the company to protect our assets and support enterprise-wide initiatives.

The ideal candidate will translate complex legal matters into clear, actionable recommendations, balancing legal considerations with commercial priorities. By leading a high-performing legal and compliance function and leveraging data-driven insights, this individual will drive impactful risk mitigation and operational excellence, strengthening AMAROK's market leadership and addressing evolving business requirements. Success involves proactive legal strategies, robust contract governance, optimized outside counsel management, minimized legal exposure, and aligned business growth. This position is based in Columbia, SC.

## Your Impact

- Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership, providing strategic counsel on business operations, corporate initiatives, governance, and enterprise-wide legal matters.
- Lead legal oversight of commercial transactions, including the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of customer, vendor, real estate, financing, partnership, and other business agreements.
- Direct the company's legal strategy for litigation, disputes, claims, investigations, and administrative proceedings while overseeing external legal counsel and managing legal expenditures.
- Partner with Human Resources and executive leadership on complex employment matters, workforce decisions, labor and employment compliance, and workplace investigations.
- Provide legal oversight and guidance on corporate governance matters, including Board of Directors activities, corporate records, legal entity structures, and statutory obligations.
- Lead enterprise risk management by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating significant legal risks across contractual, operational, financial, and reputational domains.
- Protect company assets including intellectual property, proprietary technology, confidential information, and contractual rights through robust legal strategies.
- Establish scalable contract governance frameworks, review standards, approval authorities, negotiation guidelines, and risk assessment protocols to enhance operational efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement of legal operations, processes, and policies to support efficient, consistent, and scalable legal services across departments.
- Monitor significant legislative, regulatory, and legal developments, assessing potential business implications and recommending appropriate organizational responses.
- Collaborate with Compliance and functional leadership to evaluate regulatory requirements and strengthen adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Champion legal awareness and sound business judgment through leadership consultation, education, and practical guidance across the organization.
- Stay at the forefront of the corporate legal and security industry landscape by proactively identifying emerging legal trends, commercial risks, and strategic opportunities.

## What You'll Bring

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

Why AMAROK? AMAROK is driven by our companies’ core values. We strive to facilitate a greater sense of purpose in all our career opportunities. Well known for our superior company culture and leadership, our employees also enjoy the following benefits:

- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Short & Long-term disability
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (Section 125)
- Matching 401K retirement plan
- Career advancement
- Bonus opportunities
- Generous PTO

The estimated annual base salary for this position is $250,000. Compensation is determined based on competitive market data, experience, skillset and geographical location.

See what our employees have to say about working for AMAROK! https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/AMAROK-Reviews-E603124.htm

Our recruiting experience is digital! AMAROK is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Once you submit your application, AMAROK will process the provided personal data to evaluate your candidacy for employment. For details regarding how your personal data will be used during an interview process, and to understand our commitment to keeping your personal data safe, please review our Data Privacy Policy here – [https://amarok.com/privacy-policy/](https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Famarok.com%2Fprivacy-policy%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmsalters%40amarok.com%7Cb050817eeae34ac8ba2808dcfaa49cc9%7Cf7b30a716cc242b6a3b1c51f10a576c0%7C0%7C0%7C638660832119104489%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=w86PBWh6MBj9PILOpZ1brTFhNOccZI4Nr160x7DIN4E%3D&reserved=0)

## About AMAROK

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: AMAROK provides proactive perimeter security as a service to commercial and industrial properties across North America, using its proprietary electrified fence and integrated monitoring solutions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; no disclosed funding rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Columbia, South Carolina, USA
- **Founded**: 1973
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Commercial perimeter security / Physical security services
- **Target customers**: Commercial and industrial businesses (B2B) – does not serve residential properties
- **Mission or purpose**: To protect property and stop crime before it happens, delivering peace of mind with a 5x average ROI for customers.

## Products & Services
- **[The Electric Guard Dog® Fence]** – The flagship product: a solar‑powered, electrified fence delivering 7,000 volts of pulsed shock every 1.3 seconds. Prevents 99% of external theft. Offered as part of a subscription with zero upfront costs.
- **FORTIFEYE®** – Integrated package combining The Electric Guard Dog Fence with video surveillance and live 24/7/365 remote monitoring. One fixed monthly fee.
- **Gate Access Control** – Comprehensive access management for entry and exit points, integrated with the electric fencing system.
- **Video Surveillance** – On‑site cameras with visual confirmation and evidence documentation, optional with remote viewing.
- **Remote & Mobile Monitoring** – 24/7/365 monitoring by security experts, accessible via mobile for real‑time alerts and footage.

All products are delivered as a service (SaaS‑like physical security) with installation, maintenance, upgrades, and liability insurance included in the monthly subscription.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 9,000 customers served nationwide; claims 5x average ROI for clients; backed by $11 million in liability insurance.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available (no venture funding known)
- **Growth Signals**: Nationwide presence in all 50 states with regional teams; active hiring across multiple departments (Sales, Field Service, IT, R&D, etc.); recognized as a top workplace in South Carolina annually from 2018 through 2026; named #1 in SellingPower’s “50 Best Companies to Sell For.”

## Competitive Advantages
- Sole owner of The Electric Guard Dog® Fence technology, providing exclusive control over the product and liability guarantees.
- 99% external theft prevention rate after installation.
- Medically safe shock technology meeting IEC and OSHA standards.
- Zero upfront costs and a single monthly subscription covering installation, maintenance, monitoring, technology upgrades, and compliance.
- 24/7/365 customer support with an average service turnaround time of 1.3 days.
- Liability guarantee (up to $11M insurance) for injury claims related to the fence, with customers listed as additional insured.

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding geographic coverage and sales force to increase market share across North America.
- Continuous improvement of product technology (e.g., mobile monitoring, video analytics) and service efficiency.
- Scaling the subscription model to make high‑quality perimeter security accessible to more commercial/industrial clients.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “high performance, customer service, teamwork, and fun” with a strong emphasis on core values (innovation, customer focus, passion).
- **Growth & advancement**: Many leaders started as technicians, salespeople, or support roles; the company actively promotes internal mobility.
- **Recognition**: 9.7 rating on Glassdoor (4.6 out of 5 stars); voted Best Place to Work in South Carolina (2018‑2026); #1 on SellingPower “50 Best Companies to Sell For.”
- **Work environment**: Mix of field (technicians, installers) and office/remote roles; the Columbia, SC headquarters likely offers a collaborative office environment, while many customer‑facing roles are distributed regionally.
- **Perks**: No explicit perks disclosed, but the strong Glassdoor score and long tenure of leadership suggest solid employee satisfaction and stability.

## Sources
1. [amarok.com – Homepage](https://amarok.com/)
2. [amarok.com – Why AMAROK](https://amarok.com/about-us/why-amarok/)
3. [amarok.com – Careers](https://amarok.com/careers/)
4. [amarok.com – Open Positions](https://amarok.com/careers/jobs/)
5. [LinkedIn – AMAROK Security](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amarok-security)

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