Trade Import / Export Compliance Attorney – Technology & SaaS Industry Experience

<h3><strong>Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom</strong></h3> <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Trade Compliance Attorney</strong> with a strong background supporting <strong>technology, software, cloud, or SaaS companies</strong>. This role will focus on advising clients on U.S. and international <strong>import/export compliance, export controls, product and technology classification, licensing, and cross-border trade requirements</strong>.</p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Advise on U.S. and international import and export compliance, including requirements under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and other applicable trade regulations.</li> <li>Conduct and advise on export classification, including Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) determinations for software, technology, hardware, and related products.</li> <li>Support import and customs classification, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and related import requirements.</li> <li>Assess export licensing requirements, license exceptions, end-user/end-use restrictions, and country-specific controls.</li> <li>Provide legal guidance on the cross-border transfer of software, source code, technical data, cloud services, and technology.</li> <li>Draft, review, and update trade compliance policies, procedures, contractual provisions, and other compliance documentation.</li> <li>Partner with legal, product, engineering, compliance, supply chain, and business teams to operationalize trade requirements within a technology or SaaS environment.</li> <li>Identify trade compliance risks and provide practical guidance to support global business operations.</li> <li>Monitor regulatory developments affecting imports, exports, technology transfers, and global trade compliance.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Qualifications:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.</li> <li>Demonstrated legal experience advising technology, software, cloud, or SaaS companies on international trade compliance.</li> <li>Hands-on experience with both import and export matters.</li> <li>Strong experience with product, software, and/or technology classification, including ECCN and HTS classification.</li> <li>Strong working knowledge of the EAR, export licensing requirements, and applicable U.S. import/export regulations.</li> <li>Experience advising on cross-border movement or transfer of technology, software, hardware, technical data, or related products.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>In-house or secondment experience supporting a technology, SaaS, software, cloud, semiconductor, or other technology-driven company.</li> <li>Experience developing or enhancing global trade compliance programs, policies, and internal controls.</li> <li>Familiarity with OFAC sanctions, restricted-party screening, deemed exports, encryption controls, and technology transfers.</li> <li>Experience partnering directly with product, engineering, supply chain, procurement, or global operations teams.</li> <li>Experience supporting multinational organizations with complex global operations.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Compensation:</strong></h3> <p>The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorne