Trade Compliance Counsel - Bilingual Spanish/English

About Axiom:

Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries.

Job Description:

We are seeking a remote Customs & Trade Compliance Counsel (Spanish/English bilingual) to support a FAANG-level technology client. This role focuses on advising clients on all aspects of customs compliance, including valuation, classification, and country of origin rules, with a focus on e-commerce and express shipments. The ideal candidate will have in-house experience and a strong background in U.S. and international customs regulations, supporting businesses in ensuring compliance across global supply chains.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on customs compliance matters, including valuation, classification, and country of origin determinations for imported goods.

• Review, draft, and negotiate documentation related to import/export compliance, low-value and express shipments, and trade regulations.

• Counsel clients on regulatory, risk, and compliance considerations in U.S. and cross-border trade operations.

• Monitor and communicate relevant changes in customs and trade laws to internal business partners.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including logistics, supply chain, and legal, to ensure compliance with customs requirements.

• Support the development and implementation of internal compliance policies, training, and governance frameworks.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in Spanish and English (mandatory).

• Experience with customs valuation, classification, and country of origin rules (mandatory).

• At least 1 year of in-house legal experience (preferred).

• Experience with e-commerce or express shipments (preferred).

• Juris Doctor (JD) required; active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience advising on customs compliance for low-value air shipments or e-commerce operations.

• Familiarity with global supply chains and trade compliance programs.

• Ability to work in a flexible, project-based engagement model and collaborate across teams.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $110,000 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.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

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 reassignment, 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.

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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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.

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