Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom

We are seeking a Trade Compliance Professional / Counsel to join our team in support of a leading global manufacturing clients. This role focuses on supporting international trade compliance initiatives across U.S. and Mexican operations, ensuring compliance with import/export regulations and cross-border trade requirements. We are looking for a hands-on professional with strong experience in international trade compliance who can partner with cross-functional teams to identify regulatory risks, implement best practices, and support global business operations. The ideal candidate will bring practical experience in a manufacturing environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven setting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead customs operations and international trade compliance initiatives across U.S. and Mexican manufacturing operations.
• Oversee tariff execution activities, including tariff impact assessments and implementation strategies.
• Manage Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and provide oversight of customs broker relationships.
• Support duty mitigation strategies, including Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) initiatives and other customs optimization programs.
• Provide guidance on Mexico import operations, including IMMEX/Maquila programs and customs broker controls.
• Advise business stakeholders on U.S. and Mexican import/export regulations and cross-border trade requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, and scalable compliance processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory risks related to international trade and customs activities.
• Partner closely with supply chain, logistics, procurement, operations, finance, and legal teams to ensure compliance with applicable trade regulations.
• Ensure audit readiness by supporting internal reviews, documentation, and compliance assessments.
• Monitor changes in international trade laws, tariffs, customs regulations, and sanctions, and communicate relevant updates to internal stakeholders.
• Support compliance investigations, customs inquiries, and other trade-related projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading international trade compliance or customs operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Mexican import/export regulations, customs compliance, and cross-border trade requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with HTS classification, customs broker oversight, and tariff execution.
• Experience supporting Mexico import operations, including IMMEX/Maquila programs and customs broker controls.
• Experience developing, implementing, or managing trade compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver practical, business-oriented compliance solutions in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

Preferred Skills:

Compensation:

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 [email protected].

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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. 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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