Trade Compliance Attorney for Tech & SaaS

Axiom; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid holidays and PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

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

You will perform ECCN and HTS classifications, assess licensing needs, draft policies, and partner with product, engineering, and supply chain teams to operationalize trade requirements in a tech environment.

Qualifications

• JD degree and bar admission required.
• Experience advising technology/SaaS companies on international trade compliance.
• Hands-on experience with import and export matters.
• Strong knowledge of EAR and U.S. export regulations.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on U.S. and international import/export compliance (EAR) and trade regs.
• Perform ECCN determinations for software, technology, hardware.
• Support HTS classifications and import requirements.
• Assess export licensing needs and end-use restrictions.
• Guide cross-border transfer of software and technology.
• Draft/update trade compliance policies and contracts.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Identify risks and monitor regulatory developments.

Skills

Export controls

ECCN classification

HTS classification

Cross-border transfers

Policy drafting

Education

JD degree

Bar admission

Job description

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

You will perform ECCN and HTS classifications, assess licensing needs, draft policies, and partner with product, engineering, and supply chain teams to operationalize trade requirements in a tech environment.