Trade Counsel - Sanctions, Due Diligence & Government Contracts

About Axiom:
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Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Sanctions & Government Contracts Compliance Counsel to join our Regulatory and Trade Compliance team. This role focuses on U.S. and U.K. sanctions, third-party due diligence, and government contracts compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal foundation in sanctions regulation, international compliance frameworks, and experience advising clients on federal contracting obligations and risk management.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on U.S. and U.K. sanctions compliance, including OFAC and BIS frameworks.

• Lead and conduct third-party due diligence related to cross-border transactions and business partnerships.

• Counsel clients on government contracts compliance, including procurement integrity, False Claims Act risk, and mandatory disclosure obligations.

• Support internal and external investigations involving sanctions, export controls, or government contract adherence.

• Partner with client compliance and legal teams to design and implement robust compliance programs addressing sanctions and procurement risks.

• Provide strategic guidance on risk mitigation, reporting, and compliance training initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of legal experience in sanctions, international trade, or government contracts compliance.

• In-depth knowledge of OFAC, BIS, and U.K. sanctions frameworks.

• Experience advising on government procurement, federal contracting regulations, and FAR/DFARS compliance.

• Strong record of managing complex due diligence reviews and advising on cross-border risk.

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior in-house or government experience within regulated industries, defense, or international business operations.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain practical, scalable compliance programs.

• Strong analytical, communication, and client advisory skills.

• Ability to thrive in a project-based, flexible engagement model serving high-profile clients.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation from $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.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

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