Trade Import / Export Compliance Attorney – Technology & SaaS Industry Experience

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

Join Our Team as a Trade Compliance Attorney at Axiom

We are seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Attorney with a strong background supporting technology, software, cloud, or SaaS companies. This role will focus on advising clients on U.S. and international import/export compliance, export controls, product and technology classification, licensing, and cross-border trade requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on U.S. and international import and export compliance, including requirements under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and other applicable trade regulations.
• Conduct and advise on export classification, including Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) determinations for software, technology, hardware, and related products.
• Support import and customs classification, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (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 the 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.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (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.

Preferred Skills:

• In-house or secondment experience supporting a technology, SaaS, software, cloud, semiconductor, or other technology-driven company.
• Experience developing or enhancing global trade compliance programs, policies, and internal controls.
• Familiarity with OFAC sanctions, restricted-party screening, deemed exports, encryption controls, and technology transfers.
• Experience partnering directly with product, engineering, supply chain, procurement, or global operations teams.
• Experience supporting multinational organizations with complex global operations.

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 inclass alterative legal services.

Diversityis 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 participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail].

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.