In-House Legal Counsel

About the Role

SwiftX is seeking a versatile and proactive In-House Legal Counsel to oversee our legal affairs in the United States. This role will primarily focus on employment classification and compliance, especially in the context of crowdsourced labor and subcontracted workforces. Additionally, the position will serve as the company's go-to legal advisor for everyday operational legal matters — including contract review, commercial partnerships, dispute resolution, and general compliance.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the legal foundation of a growing logistics-tech startup operating at the frontier of flexible labor models and international operations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Labor & Employment Compliance

• Advise on worker classification (W2 vs 1099), independent contractor status, and labor compliance strategy.
• Evaluate external vendors (e.g. staffing agencies, blue-collar labor providers) for legal risks and ensure contract compliance.
• Design and maintain compliant labor frameworks that support the company’s crowdsourcing and flexible hiring models.
• Monitor legal developments (e.g. federal and state-level legislation on worker misclassification) and adjust policies accordingly.

General Legal Support

Qualifications

Nice to Have

What We Offer

Benefits