Bilingual Spanish/English Trade Compliance Counsel

Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom

We are seeking a Customs & Trade Compliance Counsel (Spanish/English bilingual) to join our team in support of a leading global technology client. This role focuses on customs valuation, classification, and country of origin analysis, with a particular emphasis on e-commerce and express shipments. We are looking for a hands-on attorney with strong experience advising on U.S. and international customs regulations and supporting businesses operating within complex global supply chains. The ideal candidate will bring practical in-house experience, sound regulatory judgment, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on customs compliance matters, including valuation, classification, and country of origin determinations for imported goods.
• Review, draft, and negotiate documentation related to import/export compliance, low-value shipments, express shipments, and global trade regulations.
• Counsel business teams on regulatory risks and compliance strategies impacting U.S. and cross-border trade operations.
• Monitor developments in customs and trade laws and communicate relevant updates to internal stakeholders.
• Partner with logistics, supply chain, operations, and legal teams to ensure adherence to customs requirements.
• Support development and implementation of internal trade compliance policies, governance frameworks, and training initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in both Spanish and English (required).
• Experience advising on customs valuation, tariff classification, and country of origin rules (required).
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated experience advising businesses on U.S. and international customs compliance matters.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior in-house experience supporting global trade or supply chain operations.
• Experience advising on e-commerce models, low-value air shipments, or express carrier frameworks.
• Familiarity with global trade compliance programs and internal controls.
• Ability to thrive in a flexible, project-based engagement model and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

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.