Trade Compliance Attorney for Tech & SaaS - Flexible Work

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Axiom seeks an experienced Trade Compliance Attorney to help clients navigate U.S. and international import/export regulations, including EAR, ECCN determinations, and HTS classifications.

You will advise on licensing, cross-border transfers of software and technology, and draft/update compliance policies within a technology/SaaS context. The role entails partnering with product, engineering, and supply chain teams to operationalize complex trade requirements, monitor regulatory developments,

Qualifications

• JD degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated legal experience advising technology, software, cloud, or SaaS companies on international trade compliance.
• Hands-on experience with both import and export matters.
• Strong experience with product, software, and/or technology classification, including ECCN and HTS classification.
• 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, technical data, 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 and export compliance, including EAR requirements.
• Conduct and advise on export classification, including ECCN determinations for software, technology, hardware, and related products.
• Support import and customs classification, including HTS classifications and related import 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, technical data, cloud services, and technology.
• Draft, review, and update trade compliance policies, procedures, contractual provisions, and other compliance documentation.
• Partner with legal, product, engineering, compliance, supply chain, and business teams to operationalize trade requirements within a technology or SaaS environment.
• Identify trade compliance risks and provide practical guidance to support global business operations.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting imports, exports, technology transfers, and global trade compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Cross-border trade compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Axiom seeks an experienced Trade Compliance Attorney to help clients navigate U.S. and international import/export regulations, including EAR, ECCN determinations, and HTS classifications.

You will advise on licensing, cross-border transfers of software and technology, and draft/update compliance policies within a technology/SaaS context. The role entails partnering with product, engineering, and supply chain teams to operationalize complex trade requirements, monitor regulatory developments,