Legal / Compliance Consultant - Trade Compliance, Export Control

Trellis Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health benefits

CPF/MPF contributions

professional development resources

learning and development programs

Job summary

Axiom is a global leader in on-demand legal talent, offering remote, onsite or hybrid arrangements to meet client requirements. We seek a Legal/Compliance Consultant with deep expertise in global trade compliance to support our multinational clients across APAC.

You will focus on export controls, product classification, licensing and due diligence, translating complex regulations into practical guidance for business leaders and stakeholders, while mentoring regional teams.

Qualifications

• 4-12 years experience in global/regional trade compliance and export controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on global trade compliance with focus on export controls, product classification (ECCN), licensing, and permitting requirements.
• Analyze and interpret complex trade regulations and apply them to business operations across APAC.
• Support the regionalization of global trade compliance programs, including restricted party screening, customer due diligence, and end-use/end-user reviews.
• Train, mentor, and support trade compliance personnel across APAC region.
• Support on import control when required.

Skills

English fluency

Mandarin fluency

Trade compliance

Export controls

Job description

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

Key responsibilities

• Provide support on global trade compliance with a focus on export controls, product classification (ECCN), licensing, and permitting requirements
• Analyze and interpret complex trade regulations and apply them to business operations across APAC
• Support the regionalization of global trade compliance programs, including restricted party screening, customer due diligence, and end-use/end-user reviews
• Train, mentor, and support trade compliance personnel across APAC region
• Support on import control when required

Minimum qualifications

• 4-12 (+) years experience in global/regional trade compliance and export controls, with strong knowledge of APAC regulations including Hong Kong, Singapore, and a proven ability to turn complex rules into clear, practical guidance for the business
• Fluency in English and Mandarin, with strong analytical and communication skills to lead cross-border projects, engage with senior stakeholders, and support high-impact decision-making.
• Track record of building and regionalizing trade compliance programs and supervisory experience

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.

• health benefits
• CPF/MPF contributions
• professional development resources
• learning and development programs

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, 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.

Learn more about life at Axiom.

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.

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