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

Axiom; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid holidays & PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Axiom in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Professional to lead global import/export programs for technology and software solutions. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and hands-on classification work, including ECCN, HTS, EAR, and licensing considerations.

The successful candidate will partner with legal, product, engineering and supply chain teams to embed compliant practices across the business, manage teams or projects, and drive continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Significant experience in global trade compliance or export controls.
• Experience supporting technology, software, cloud, or SaaS organizations.
• Leadership or management experience, including leading teams or programs.
• Hands-on experience with import and export compliance and classifications.
• Strong knowledge of ECCN, HTS, EAR, and U.S. export regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage import and export compliance programs across global operations.
• Oversee export classification determinations (ECCN) for software, tech, hardware.
• Manage import/classifications (HTS) and related requirements.
• Provide guidance on EAR, licensing, and country-specific controls.
• Lead cross-border initiatives involving software, source code, tech, and cloud services.
• Develop and implement trade compliance policies, procedures, and training.
• Lead teams and cross-functional projects, providing direction on complex matters.
• Partner with legal, product, engineering, supply chain, and procurement teams.
• Identify risks, conduct assessments, and drive remediation and improvements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate impact to leadership.

Skills

Global trade compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical guidance

Tools

Trade compliance software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Professional with leadership or management experience and a strong background supporting technology, software, cloud, or SaaS companies. This role will focus on leading and managing global trade compliance activities, including import/export compliance, product and technology classification, export controls, licensing, and cross-border trade requirements.

Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom

We are seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Professional with leadership or management experience and a strong background supporting technology, software, cloud, or SaaS companies. This role will focus on leading and managing global trade compliance activities, including import/export compliance, product and technology classification, export controls, licensing, and cross-border trade requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage import and export compliance programs across global business operations.
• Oversee export classification, including Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) determinations for software, technology, hardware, and related products.
• Manage import and customs classification, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and related requirements.
• Provide guidance on the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), export licensing, license exceptions, end-user/end-use restrictions, and country-specific controls.
• Lead trade compliance initiatives involving the cross-border transfer of software, source code, technical data, cloud services, hardware, and technology.
• Develop, implement, and enhance trade compliance policies, procedures, processes, controls, and training programs.
• Lead teams, projects, or cross-functional initiatives and provide direction on complex trade compliance matters.
• Partner with legal, compliance, product, engineering, supply chain, procurement, and business teams to integrate trade compliance requirements into business operations.
• Identify compliance risks, conduct assessments, and drive remediation and process improvements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate their potential impact to business leaders and key stakeholde

Qualifications:

• Significant professional experience in global trade compliance, import/export compliance, or export controls.
• Demonstrated experience supporting technology, software, cloud, SaaS, or other technology-driven organizations.
• Leadership or management experience, including experience managing teams, programs, projects, or major cross-functional initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with both import and export compliance.
• 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 managing complex trade compliance matters in a global or multinational environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and senior business leaders.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience managing or developing trade compliance teams or serving in a trade compliance leadership role.
• Experience building, implementing, or transforming a global trade compliance program.
• Familiarity with OFAC sanctions, restricted-party screening, deemed exports, encryption controls, and technology transfers.
• Experience supporting technology, SaaS, software, cloud, semiconductor, or related industries.
• Experience partnering with product, engineering, supply chain, procurement, and global operations teams.
• Experience with trade compliance systems, automation, audits, investigations, and continuous process improvement.

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.

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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.