Build swarming innovation for human safety
Senior Legal Counsel (Warsaw)
Swarm is a Vendor‑Agnostic Autonomy for Coordinated Robots. We develop AI‑managed collaborative autonomy to make teams of connected drones and autonomous systems smart, efficient, and self‑improving over time.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for a highly autonomous Senior Legal Counsel to join our strong Legal Team. You will act as a key legal partner, working alongside your colleagues to support our international operations, navigate complex compliance landscapes, and ensure the companys rapid growth is legally secure.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Contracts
- Draft, review, and negotiate international commercial contracts (MSAs, OEMs, NDAs, etc.).
- Support the Sales and Procurement teams, acting as a point of contact for day‑to‑day contract queries.
- Maintain and update the companys contract templates and legal knowledge base.
Compliance
- Contribute to the team’s efforts regarding Export Control and Dual‑Use regulations (EU/PL/US/UA frameworks).
- Participate in complex cross‑functional projects (M&A, Due Diligence, IP structuring) under the supervision of the Legal Team Lead.
- Assist with KYC/AML procedures for banking and financial institutions.
Operational Support
- Support HR and Ops teams in structuring relations with talents: B2B contractors, and employees.
- Help the team minimize risks related to tax residency and permanent establishment for our remote workforce.
- Conduct legal research and create a knowledge base to support the team in decision‑making.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Experience: 5+ years of legal experience, including 2+ years in the IT/Tech sector (Law Firm & In‑house).
- Language: English – Upper intermediate.
- Teamwork: Proven ability to work effectively within a legal team, share knowledge, and synchronize on tasks.
- Hard skills: Experience with IP protection and commercial contracts in IT.
- Soft skills: Attention to details, proactivity, and readiness to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment without heavy bureaucracy.
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience with the US, EU, Polish or Estonian legal system.
- Advanced Ukrainian language.
- Understanding of Defense Tech specifics or Dual‑Use regulations.
- Experience adapting products to data protection laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.
WE OFFER
- Direct impact in a high‑stakes industry where security decisions carry real‑world consequences.
- Opportunity to work with and learn from a professional legal team in a high‑growth defense sector.
- Competitive salary, benefits package (insurance, paid sick leaves, 20+ paid days off per year).
- Remote‑first culture with the option to work from hubs in Kyiv, Lviv, or Warsaw.
- Benefits of the defense sector (reservation, etc).
HOW THE HIRING PROCESS WORKS
✔ Intro Call with TA Specialist → ✔ Interview with Head of Legal → ✔ Interview with VP of Operations → ✔ Security check → ✔ Offer
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