Customs & Import Compliance Counsel – Technology Sector

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Customs / Import Contract Attorney to support a leading global technology company’s Trade Legal team for a 12+ month engagement. This role focuses on U.S. import and customs compliance counseling, advising on tariff classification, country-of-origin determinations, and engagement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The ideal candidate brings deep subject-matter expertise in U.S. import laws, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal and strategic advice on compliance with U.S. and international customs and import laws

• Conduct HTS classifications, country-of-origin (COO) determinations (including marking requirements), and tariff impact assessments

• Advise on U.S. tariff regimes, including IEEPA, Sections 232 and 301

• Counsel on additional regulatory requirements applicable at import (e.g., FDA and other partner government agencies)

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to assess and mitigate import compliance risks related to products, infrastructure projects, vendors, and suppliers

• Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of global trade compliance policies, processes, and controls

• Support audits, investigations, and remediation efforts related to customs and import compliance

• Develop, review, and advise on global trade compliance provisions in commercial contracts

• Support special projects and other trade compliance initiatives as needed

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (or foreign equivalent)

• 8+ years of overall legal experience

• 5+ years of experience advising on U.S. import laws, including HTS classification, COO determinations, labeling requirements, and regulatory inquiries

• Experience drafting and negotiating global trade compliance provisions

• Experience managing or coordinating with outside counsel

• Strong legal judgment, analytical skills, and ability to provide practical, business-oriented advice

Preferred Skills:

• In-house or advisory experience supporting technology, telecommunications, consumer electronics, or large-scale infrastructure projects

• Experience advising on international customs and import laws

• Familiarity with FDA requirements for medical device or laser imports

• Experience with partner government agency (PGA) regulations

• Experience with U.S. and international export controls and sanctions regimes

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $150,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

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 breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

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