[Hiring] Global Trade Counsel @Axiom Talent Platform

Role Description

We are seeking a Global Trade Counsel to support a legal and compliance team on U.S. customs and product compliance matters. In this role, you will provide legal research, drafting, regulatory monitoring, and document review across a range of global trade issues.

• Research and advise on U.S. customs matters, including tariff classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, customs valuation, country-of-origin determinations and marking, duty assessment, and import-entry procedures.
• Review U.S. product compliance requirements for imported goods, including safety, certification, testing, marking, labeling, and recordkeeping requirements administered by Customs and Border Protection and partner agencies.
• Monitor customs modernization initiatives, including the Automated Commercial Environment, data and supply-chain transparency, e-commerce enforcement, and changes to importer and marketplace obligations.
• Track reforms and regulatory developments affecting low-value imports, including Section 321 and de minimis entry requirements.
• Support customs enforcement and supply-chain due-diligence matters, including forced-labor import restrictions, country-of-origin verification, and detention and seizure risks.
• Advise on trusted-trader and supply-chain security programs, including the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and other Customs and Border Protection initiatives.
• Support engagement with Customs and Border Protection and other relevant federal regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

• Experience or demonstrated knowledge in U.S. customs law and import compliance.
• Ability to conduct legal research, draft clear legal materials, monitor regulatory developments, and review documents.
• Knowledge of U.S. product compliance requirements administered by Customs and Border Protection and relevant partner government agencies.
• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Requirements

• Experience with U.S. customs compliance, including tariff classification, valuation, country-of-origin analysis, and import procedures.
• Familiarity with product compliance requirements, customs modernization, forced-labor import restrictions, or trusted-trader programs.

Benefits

• 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.