International Trade Compliance Counsel

Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom

We are seeking an Import Counsel to join our International Trade and Regulatory this role you will provide legal guidance and support to clients on U.S. import laws customs compliance and tariff matters. This position offers the opportunity to work with high-profile clients including technology healthcare and manufacturing companies helping them navigate complex international trade regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting reviewing and negotiating import-related contracts agreements and customs documentation.
• Providing legal guidance on import compliance tariff mitigation HTS classification and country of origin determinations.
• Collaborating with internal teams and clients on cross-border transactions and trade compliance initiatives.
• Managing legal and regulatory issues related to U.S. import and customs compliance.
• Staying ahead of global trade regulations to provide proactive counsel.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience advising on U.S. import regulations HTS classification and customs compliance.
• Strong knowledge of country-of-origin rules tariffs and trade regulations.
• Excellent communication negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with technology healthcare/pharma or manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with 232 and 301 trade measures.
• Experience working with large multinational clients (e.g. Meta ADTI Toyota Mercedes).

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $00 per year and for non-attorney roles is $ per year.Compensation decisions are based on various factors including but not limited to experience skills certifications location and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits including health dental and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom:

For over 25 years Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry now serving more than 1500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of 71% and our Client NPS score of 64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axioms average for 2025 the legal industry average NPS score is 35%). Join our forward-thinking community where youll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted be part of a company that values agility collaboration and excellence and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom.

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 todays business landscape with best inclass alterative legal services.

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