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- United States
- Contract
- Full-time
- Salary
- $104K – $325K / year
- Posted
- 13 November 2026
- Apply by
- 12 January 2027
Join Our Team as a Global Trade Counsel at Axiom
Location: Remote
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice to have
- 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.
Salary
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.
Learn more about life at Axiom.
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 with best in class alterative legal services.
Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact.
Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here.
Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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