Compliance / Legal Consultant - Trade Compliance

Axiom; Hong Kong; Hybride; HKD 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

CPF/MPF contributions

Remote/onsite/hybrid options

Professional development resources

Résumé du poste

Axiom is seeking a Legal / Compliance Consultant with deep expertise in sanctions and trade compliance to support a global client. You will manage day-to-day sanctions, trade, customs, and export controls with emphasis on EU and US regimes, while developing scalable processes for expansion in Southeast Asia.

You will provide global operational oversight, aligning programs across APAC, EU, and US, and coordinating with stakeholders during transitions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–10 years of experience in sanctions, trade, customs, and/or export controls (formal legal qualification not mandatory).
• Strong working knowledge of EU and/or US sanctions/export control regimes; APAC or Southeast Asia exposure preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Manage day-to-day sanctions, trade, customs, and export control matters with focus on EU/US requirements.
• Develop and implement processes, templates, and frameworks for sanctions and trade compliance for growth in SEA.
• Provide global operational oversight and guidance on sanctions programs across APAC, EU, and US; handle escalations and regulator inquiries.

Connaissances

Sanctions experience

Trade compliance

Export controls

Regulatory knowledge

Independent work

Description du poste

We are currently seeking a Legal / Compliance Consultant experienced in Trade Compliance to provide interim support to our global client:

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day sanctions, trade, customs, and export control matters, with particular focus on EU and/ or US regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement operational processes, templates, and frameworks for sanctions and trade compliance, supporting growth in Southeast Asia.
• Provide global operational oversight and guidance on sanctions programs, ensuring alignment across APAC, EU, and US, and handling escalations and regulator inquiries as needed.
• Support a smooth transition and restructuring period by documenting processes, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and ensuring continuity of the sanctions and trade compliance function.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 6-10 (+) years’ experience in sanctions, trade, customs, and/or export controls (formal legal qualification not mandatory).
• Strong working knowledge of EU and/or US sanctions/export control regimes; prior APAC or Southeast Asia exposure preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders

Compensation, Benefits & Working Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, CPF/MPF contributions and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Learn more about life at Axiom.

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.

World-class clients

our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with leading companies, including F100 organizations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.

Flexibility

we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility – in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time – we present you with opportunities that help you reach these goals.

A dedicated talent team

we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional. You will be assigned a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements!

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.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster. Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us [e-mail] include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

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