Trade Paralegal

Join Our Team as a Trade Compliance Paralegal at Axiom 

We are seeking a Trade Compliance Paralegal to support our Global Trade Compliance team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who will work within an established legal and compliance framework, supporting attorneys and senior compliance professionals on a range of export controls and trade compliance matters. The ideal candidate will bring practical experience in trade compliance operations, strong organizational skills, and the ability to contribute effectively within a structured, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation, review, and maintenance of trade compliance documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinating export-related activities, including documentation, recordkeeping, and internal tracking.
• Supporting classification efforts, due diligence reviews, and compliance-related research.
• Monitoring and tracking regulatory requirements and assisting with updates to internal processes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, including legal, compliance, and business teams, to support ongoing compliance initiatives.
• Assisting with audits, risk assessments, and remediation efforts to address compliance gaps.
• Supporting training initiatives and maintaining compliance records and reporting tools.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal or in a compliance-related role, with exposure to trade compliance or export controls.
• Working knowledge of U.S. export controls, sanctions, or international trade regulations (e.g., EAR, OFAC) preferred.
• Experience supporting legal or compliance teams within an established framework.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in-house or within a corporate compliance environment.
• Familiarity with trade compliance tools, screening systems, or process workflows.
• Exposure to export classification, due diligence, or regulatory research.
• Ability to work collaboratively under guidance while contributing to process improvements.

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; an