Global Trade Counsel

axiomtalentplatform; United States; Remote; USD 71,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Axiom is seeking a Global Trade Counsel to advise on U.S. customs law and import compliance in a remote, globally distributed team.

You will research, draft legal materials, and monitor regulatory developments impacting importers and marketplace obligations. The role requires JD status and a license to practice law, with responsibilities spanning CBP interactions, regulatory changes, and due-diligence on supply-chain risks.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in U.S. customs law and import compliance.
• Ability to conduct legal research, draft clear legal materials, monitor regulatory developments.
• Knowledge of U.S. product compliance requirements administered by CBP and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Research and advise on U.S. customs matters, including tariff classification, valuation, and origin determinations.
• Review U.S. product compliance requirements for imported goods.
• Monitor customs modernization initiatives and changes to importer obligations.
• Track reforms affecting low-value imports (e.g., Section 321).
• Support enforcement and due-diligence on forced-labor restrictions and trade programs.
• Advise on trusted-trader and security programs and engage with CBP and other authorities.

Skills

U.S. customs law

Legal research

Drafting legal materials

Regulatory monitoring

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Global Trade Counsel at Axiom

Location: Remote

Responsibilities:

• Research and advise on U.S. customs matters, including tariff classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, customs valuation, country-of-origin determinations and marking, duty assessment, and import-entry procedures.
• Review U.S. product compliance requirements for imported goods, including safety, certification, testing, marking, labeling, and recordkeeping requirements administered by Customs and Border Protection and partner agencies.
• Monitor customs modernization initiatives, including the Automated Commercial Environment, data and supply-chain transparency, e-commerce enforcement, and changes to importer and marketplace obligations.
• Track reforms and regulatory developments affecting low-value imports, including Section 321 and de minimis entry requirements.
• Support customs enforcement and supply-chain due-diligence matters, including forced-labor import restrictions, country-of-origin verification, and detention and seizure risks.
• Advise on trusted-trader and supply-chain security programs, including the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and other Customs and Border Protection initiatives.
• Support engagement with Customs and Border Protection and other relevant federal regulatory authorities.

Qualifications:

• Experience or demonstrated knowledge in U.S. customs law and import compliance.
• Ability to conduct legal research, draft clear legal materials, monitor regulatory developments, and review documents.
• Knowledge of U.S. product compliance requirements administered by Customs and Border Protection and relevant partner government agencies.
• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with U.S. customs compliance, including tariff classification, valuation, country-of-origin analysis, and import procedures.
• Familiarity with product compliance requirements, customs modernization, forced-labor import restrictions, or trusted-trader programs.

Compensation:

• The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 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 1,500 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 Axiom's average for 2025 - the legal industry average NPS score is +35% ). Join our forward-thinking community where you'll 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 today's business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.

Diversity:

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an 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, gender identity, gender identity status, 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.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to part