Global Trade Counsel - Imports & Customs

About Axiom:
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Job Description:

We are seeking a International Trade & Customs Counsel to join our Trade team. This role focuses on import and customs compliance, U.S. trade regulations, and global sanctions frameworks. Candidates may come from legal or compliance backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on U.S. Customs regulations, import classifications, tariffs, and trade audits.

• Provide guidance on U.S. and U.K. sanctions regimes, export controls, and third-party due diligence.

• Support clients in developing and implementing compliance frameworks for international trade operations.

• Conduct internal reviews and risk assessments related to import/export activity and sanctions exposure.

• Collaborate with client stakeholders across industries - particularly manufacturing and semiconductors - to ensure operational and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience in international trade compliance, customs, or regulatory investigations.

• Deep understanding of U.S. import and customs laws, including tariff classification, valuation, and duty compliance.

• Familiarity with OFAC, BIS, and U.K. sanctions frameworks.

• Proven ability to provide clear, practical guidance on global trade issues in a fast-paced environment.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal education. 

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with semiconductor, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.

• Background in customs brokerage, import operations, or regulatory compliance programs.

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a project-based, flexible engagement model.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $150,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

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