Trade Compliance Counsel Job at Axiom Law

Global Trade Counsel - Imports & Customs

We are seeking a International Trade & Customs Counsel to join our Trade team. T...

Location

United States

Salary:

150000.00 USD / Year

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in international trade compliance, customs, or regulatory investigations
Deep understanding of U.S. import and customs laws, including tariff classification, valuation, and duty compliance
Familiarity with OFAC, BIS, and U.K. sanctions frameworks
Proven ability to provide clear, practical guidance on global trade issues in a fast-paced environment
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal education

Job Responsibility

Advise on U.S. Customs regulations, import classifications, tariffs, and trade audits
Provide guidance on U.S. and U.K. sanctions regimes, export controls, and third-party due diligence
Support clients in developing and implementing compliance frameworks for international trade operations
Conduct internal reviews and risk assessments related to import/export activity and sanctions exposure
Collaborate with client stakeholders across industries - particularly manufacturing and semiconductors - to ensure operational and regulatory alignment

What we offer

Health benefits
401K
Professional development resources
Learning and development programs

Export Controls & Technology Compliance Counsel

Axiom is seeking an Export Controls Counsel with deep expertise in ITAR and EAR ...

Location

United States

Salary:

150000.00 USD / Year

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience practicing law with a focus on export controls and trade compliance
Proven expertise in ITAR and EAR licensing, classification, and regulatory interpretation
Experience advising on software, encryption, AI, or GPU-related export issues
Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
Prior Big Law or in-house experience, especially with secondments or cross-functional client work

Job Responsibility

Advise on U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR (Department of State/DDTC) and EAR (Department of Commerce/BIS)
Manage and prepare export license applications, technical assistance agreements (TAAs), and commodity jurisdiction requests
Provide classification support for products, technology, and software under the CCL and USML
Counsel clients on encryption, AI, and emerging tech exports, ensuring compliance with evolving BIS guidance
Lead and support internal investigations and voluntary disclosures related to export control violations
Design and implement export compliance programs, including training and risk assessments for multinational operations
Collaborate cross-functionally with client engineering, product, and supply chain teams to ensure compliant global operations

What we offer

Health benefits
401K
Professional development resources
Learning and development programs

Fulltime

Commercial Associate General Counsel

We are seeking a mid-level Counsel to join our growing Legal team, focusing on c...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

200000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD (or equivalent) and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
10+ years of legal experience, including time at a reputable law firm and in-house legal department
Extensive experience with commercial contracts related to supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing
Strong knowledge of U.S. and international trade regulations, tariffs, and customs
Familiarity with product safety and regulatory compliance standards
Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Practical, business-oriented approach to legal problem-solving
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global, and collaborative environment

Job Responsibility

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including supply, distribution, vendor, procurement, and manufacturing contracts
Provide legal advice on contract structures, risk allocation, and supplier relationships
Advise on import/export regulations, tariffs, and trade controls impacting product sourcing and distribution
Partner with supply chain, logistics, and finance teams to ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade laws
Monitor evolving trade regulations and assess their operational impact
Ensure compliance with product safety, labeling, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to proactively address compliance risks
Serve as a trusted advisor to supply chain, procurement, and commercial operations teams
Support risk management, dispute resolution, and compliance training initiatives
Coordinate with external counsel on specialized legal matters

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Equity

Fulltime

Legal Counsel

As Legal Counsel, you will lead and elevate Akuna’s North American legal functio...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

160000.00 USD / Year

AKUNA CAPITAL

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor and active licensure in good standing (Illinois or New York preferred)
Minimum of 5+ years of relevant legal experience at an exchange, regulator, law firm, and/or as in-house legal counsel
Regulatory & Compliance Expertise - knowledge of U.S. and international regulations, including SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA, and major exchanges
Corporate & Transactional Skills – exposure to corporate transactions, such as venture investments, M&A, or financing arrangements. Experience reviewing and negotiating trading-related agreements
familiarity with derivatives, market structure, and proprietary trading environments is beneficial
Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills
Experience working on cross-functional or cross-regional projects with a demonstrated ability to manage projects independently in a fast-moving environment

Job Responsibility

Lead negotiation and oversight of trading, vendor, and market-facing agreements while establishing consistent firmwide contracting standards
Oversee corporate governance documents, intercompany agreements, and shareholder matters to support global operational and tax structures
Advise senior leadership on legal risks and considerations related to new markets, trading products, technologies, and strategic initiatives
Monitor and interpret U.S. and international regulatory developments, providing clear guidance on operational and compliance impacts
Support venture investments and corporate transactions, including documentation, diligence, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
Oversee global insurance programs and policy reviews across liability, property, EPLI, FI bond, and ERISA lines
Advise on employment-related agreements while supporting HR on global employment law developments and compliance
Respond to subpoenas, inquiries, and information requests, and oversee outside counsel in active litigation matters
Manage litigation holds and guides internal stakeholders on documentation, preservation, and risk considerations
Collaborate with the Human Resources and Recruitment teams to monitor and implement updates in labor and employment laws, provide practical guidance on workplace policies, and advise on employee relations and day-to-day employment issues

What we offer

discretionary performance bonus
employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits

Senior Counsel-Associate General Counsel - Investments

At Allianz Life, we are driven by our mission – we secure your future – and by o...

Location

United States , Minneapolis

Salary:

141000.00 - 282000.00 USD / Year

Allianz

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Law degree from ABA accredited law school
Licensed to practice in Minnesota or an active member in good standing with a state bar with the ability to be admitted in Minnesota within six months of hiring
9+ years of experience with a law firm or in-house corporate law department, in an in-house corporate law department of an institutional investment manager or for the internal investment department of an insurance company
Broad experience in providing legal counsel on sophisticated institutional and alternative investments, hedging and derivatives trading and general corporate governance matters
Experience in providing legal counsel on distressed assets or assets in workout arrangements
Initiative-taker with strong organizational, communication and people skills
Ability to navigate complicated and nuanced issues
Inquisitive and willing to learn and expand legal knowledge in unanticipated areas and take on new challenges
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Demonstrated success as a team member and in collaborating with business partners

Job Responsibility

Provide high quality legal services on a timely and cost-efficient basis
Provide comprehensive legal support in the investment space for a large life insurance company and its investment management subsidiary, including reviewing, negotiating, and drafting investment related agreements
Advise on legal and regulatory requirements, corporate policies and procedures, best practices, and strategies for managing risk as part of a multi-national organization
Analyze business plans and participate in project teams and corporate initiatives to identify legal risks, and advise clients on findings and mitigation strategies
Offer legal support to the investment governance, risk, and compliance team, by advising on laws, regulations, and corporate policies applicable to institutional investment advisers and insurance company investors
Assist with corporate governance and operational matters
Prepare legal memoranda, legal agreements, regulatory filings, and other documents
Collaborate cross functionally with other attorneys and outside counsel to provide holistic legal advice

What we offer

Choice of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options
Health savings account
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan retirement plan
Generous annual paid leave
Outstanding 401(k) company match
Life insurance
Award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias
Employee Resource Groups

Fulltime

Trade Compliance Specialist

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraf...

Location

United States , Des Plaines

Salary:

91600.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year

Bombardier

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience and a strong knowledge of the workings of a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), trade compliance, and customs regulations
BS in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent experience
Certification in Customs Compliance (CUSECO, CCS, or similar) required
US Customs Broker License required
Familiarity with C-TPAT, EAR, ITAR, and other trade compliance programs
Experience with ACE data and duty drawback processes
HTS/Schedule B code classification knowledge

Job Responsibility

Knowledge of USMCA Trade agreements, import/export rules, regulations, and processes
Monitor and communicate updates in Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) regulations and tariff schedules
Assist with managing the day-to-day vendor operations for the Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ)
Maintain and update compliance manuals, SOPs, and internal controls
Conduct internal compliance audits and report risk and improvement actions to leadership
Review Customs and International Bonds as required
Provide Transportation routing guidance for internal customers
Coordinate and manage special trade programs such as USMCA, AUKUS, etc.
Monitor compliance with Trade Compliance policy and provide technical expertise for all domestic Bombardier sites
Responsible for answering inquiries from U.S. Customs and Border Protection

What we offer

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
Competitive base salary
Retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tele Health Program

Fulltime

General Counsel

UpGuard’s mission is to protect the world’s data. We obsessively seek out elegan...

Location

United States , San Francisco; Austin; Seattle; Portland; Los Angeles; San Diego

Salary:

Not provided

UpGuard

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of legal experience, with a strong in-house background at an international, B2B SaaS company
4+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing and building legal teams
Law degree and admission to and in good standing with the local governing body
Exceptional ability to integrate legal, technical, and business perspectives, with proven experience translating complex legal issues into practical, actionable guidance aligned with business and technology objectives
Deep understanding with sell-side SaaS contracting and experience navigating complicated deals across various deal sizes and buyer types
Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience providing responsive, business-oriented legal support across global teams, time zones, cultures, and distributed (hybrid/remote) environments
Significant breadth of knowledge and experience in as many of the following areas as possible: commercial contracts, corporate governance, data security and privacy, AI governance, employment and human resources, intellectual property, marketing (B2B), product, intellectual property, regulatory and trade compliance
Experience implementing AI tools and workflow automation to enhance legal operations, drive efficiency, and scale support for business needs

Job Responsibility

Act as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to support informed, high-impact decisions
Build and scale a technology-enabled legal team, leveraging AI and automation to drive efficiency, optimize workflows, and provide responsive support
Lead a high-performing B2B SaaS contracting team, implementing scalable processes and metrics-driven practices to accelerate deals and reduce risk
Provide strategic product counseling to product, engineering, and go-to-market teams, addressing legal issues and enabling successful, compliant product launches
Develop and oversee a scalable compliance program, covering data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), OFAC/trade compliance, anti-bribery, AI governance, and ethics
Manage corporate legal activities, including governance, equity administration, employment matters, M&A, and fundraising
Direct intellectual property strategy, proactively protecting and managing trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets

What we offer

Monthly Lifestyle subsidy: use this for financial, physical and mental wellbeing (all regions)
WFH set-up allowance: to ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set-up within your first 3 months at UpGuard (all regions)
$1500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: to support your career development all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance (all regions)
Generous Annual Leave/PTO allowances: time to recharge your batteries (all regions)
18 weeks paid Parental Leave: irrespective of parenting role (all regions)
Personal Leave allowance: this includes sick & carer’s leave (all regions)
Fully remote working environment: whilst we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance (all regions)
Top spec hardware: all team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their role (all regions)
Generative AI & Automation tooling: UpGuard provides industry leading generative AI and automation tools to support all team members with their work (all regions)

Fulltime

Canada Compliance Risk Management Sr. Analyst

The AVP, Canada Compliance Risk Management Sr. Analyst serves as a senior compli...

Location

Canada , Toronto

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-8 years of experience
Knowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies
A general understanding of securities trading and corresponding regulations with proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
Excellent research and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive
Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision
Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy
Acts as subject matter expert (SME) to senior stakeholders and/or other team members
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization, as well as the ability to navigate a complex organization

Job Responsibility

Reviews and analyzes surveillance and trading activity data and assists with developing, maintaining, and performing surveillance reviews and reports as necessary
Identifies potential risks and escalates the issue to a designated supervisor/manager and the respective product coverage areas, as appropriate
Provides troubleshooting support on a wide variety of projects, including ad-hoc projects and regulatory exams directed by other organizations within the compliance and legal departments, to ensure they remain compliant with regulatory and legal requirements
Monitors adherence to ICRM’s risk policies and relevant procedures and remains abreast of any changes to regulations and/or policies to prevent risk and protect the organization
Assists with editing and maintaining ICRM program related materials and interacts with other areas within Citi in a collaborative manner to provide best-in-class surveillance support
Influences senior managerial decisions by advising, counseling, and contributing to team deliverables and projects that impact both the team and the business
Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) to senior stakeholders and/or other team members
Assumes both formal and informal leadership roles within team and assists in training and mentoring new team members upon their arrival
Assesses and mitigates risks to ensure that team projects and deliverables are uninterrupted, and that Citigroup’s reputation is safeguarded when business decisions are made
Appropriately assesses risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the company's reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets

Fulltime

Trade Compliance Counsel

Axiom Law

Location:
United States

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Requirements:

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Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

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