Tech & SaaS Trade Compliance Attorney (Import/Export)

Axiom; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 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 seeks an experienced Trade Compliance Attorney to advise on U.S. and international import/export compliance, licensing, and cross-border transfers for technology, software, cloud, or SaaS environments.

The role involves guiding product teams, engineering, and compliance to implement robust trade controls and policy frameworks, ensuring regulatory alignment and practical business outcomes across global operations.

Qualifications

• JD degree and bar license in applicable jurisdiction.
• Experience advising technology, software, cloud, or SaaS companies on international trade compliance.
• Experience with import and export matters, ECCN and HTS classification.
• Strong written and verbal communication translating regulatory requirements into business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on U.S. and international import/export compliance (EAR and related regs).
• Conduct export classification (ECCN) for software, tech, hardware, and related products.
• Support import and customs classification (HTS) and related requirements.
• Assess export licensing requirements, license exceptions, end-use restrictions, country controls.
• Provide legal guidance on cross-border transfer of software, source code, cloud services, and tech.

Skills

Trade compliance

Regulatory compliance

Export controls

ECCN/HTS classifications

Cross-border transfers

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Axiom seeks an experienced Trade Compliance Attorney to advise on U.S. and international import/export compliance, licensing, and cross-border transfers for technology, software, cloud, or SaaS environments.

The role involves guiding product teams, engineering, and compliance to implement robust trade controls and policy frameworks, ensuring regulatory alignment and practical business outcomes across global operations.