Legal Counsel

Are you looking for a dynamic and supportive work environment where your legal expertise makes a real impact? Do you thrive in roles that balance complex legal challenges with practical business solutions? If yes, this exciting Legal Counsel position is perfect for you!

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Legal Counsel to provide practical, risk-based legal guidance in a large, multi-state security services organization. Enjoy a flexible remote work setup, comprehensive health benefits, and the chance to lead a collaborative legal and compliance team. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise in employment law, commercial matters, and regulatory compliance while supporting business growth and operational effectiveness.

• Serve as the primary legal advisor on employment law matters, including recruiting, discipline, wage and hour compliance, and employee relations.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on commercial contracts, operational risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and oversee the Legal and Compliance team, managing paralegals, compliance specialists, and external legal resources.
• Manage employment litigation, administrative claims, and workplace investigations with sound judgment and responsiveness.
• Develop and deliver training programs on employment law compliance and workplace ethics.

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of employment law experience, including law firm and in-house roles preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high emotional intelligence.
• Proven ability to provide clear, actionable advice under time pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Flexible remote work options to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Collaborative and solutions-focused team culture.
• Opportunity to work directly with senior leaders and influence organizational growth.

With our depth of knowledge, our focus on innovation and our never-ending desire for self-improvement, Pal American is your best choice when looking for a dedicated security partner committed to exceeding your highest expectations.

Our mission is to provide our clients with the finest security services and products that enable them to run their operations with minimal effort, backed up with a strong commitment to our people. Pal American seeks to create and maintain an environment where every employee is rewarded according to their contribution and well supported by our company training.