Export Trade Compliance Counsel
About the role
Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom
We are seeking an Export Counsel to join our International Trade and Regulatory team. This role focuses on advising clients on U.S. export compliance, licensing, and international shipping regulations. You will work closely with global businesses to ensure adherence to export controls while facilitating cross-border trade.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating export-related contracts, agreements, and compliance documentation.
- Providing legal guidance on export controls, licensing requirements, and international trade compliance.
- Collaborating with internal teams and clients on export strategies and global supply chain compliance.
- Managing legal issues related to export compliance for clients in technology, manufacturing, and aerospace sectors.
- Monitoring global regulatory changes to provide timely guidance on export matters.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience advising on U.S. export regulations, licensing, and international trade compliance.
- Strong knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem-solving ability.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in technology, healthcare/pharma, aerospace, or manufacturing industries.
- Familiarity with multinational corporate operations and cross-border agreements.
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.
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.