Global Trade Compliance Attorney - Tech & SaaS

Axiom; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Axiom is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Attorney to advise technology, software, cloud, or SaaS companies on U.S. and international import/export compliance, EAR, ECCN, HTS, licensing, and cross-border trade.

You will partner with product, engineering and legal teams to implement trade controls within a fast-moving tech environment, draft compliance policies, monitor regulatory developments, and support global operations.

Qualifications

• JD degree and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.
• Experience advising technology, software, cloud, or SaaS companies on international trade compliance.
• Hands-on experience with import and export matters.
• Strong experience with product, software, and/or technology classification, including ECCN and HTS.
• Strong working knowledge of the EAR, export licensing requirements, and applicable U.S. import/export regulations.
• Experience advising on cross-border movement or transfer of technology, software, hardware, or related products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on U.S. and international import/export compliance, including EAR requirements.
• Conduct and advise on export classification (ECCN) for software, technology, hardware, and related products.
• Support import and customs classification (HTS) and related requirements.
• Assess export licensing requirements, license exceptions, end-user/end-use restrictions, and country-specific controls.
• Provide legal guidance on cross-border transfer of software, source code, cloud services, and technology.
• Draft and update trade compliance policies, procedures, and contractual provisions.

Skills

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice law

Trade compliance experience

EAR knowledge

ECCN/HTS classification

Cross-border technology transfers

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Axiom is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Attorney to advise technology, software, cloud, or SaaS companies on U.S. and international import/export compliance, EAR, ECCN, HTS, licensing, and cross-border trade.

You will partner with product, engineering and legal teams to implement trade controls within a fast-moving tech environment, draft compliance policies, monitor regulatory developments, and support global operations.