Export Controls & Technology Compliance Counsel

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Job Description: 

We are seeking a Export Controls Counsel with deep expertise in ITAR and EAR compliance to support clients in the aerospace, defense, and emerging technology sectors. This attorney will advise on licensing, classification, and cross-border export control requirements while helping clients develop and maintain robust compliance programs. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting investigations, voluntary disclosures, and working with advanced technologies such as software, encryption, AI, and GPUs.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR (Department of State/DDTC) and EAR (Department of Commerce/BIS).

• Manage and prepare export license applications, technical assistance agreements (TAAs), and commodity jurisdiction requests.

• Provide classification support for products, technology, and software under the CCL and USML.

• Counsel clients on encryption, AI, and emerging tech exports, ensuring compliance with evolving BIS guidance.

• Lead and support internal investigations and voluntary disclosures related to export control violations.

• Design and implement export compliance programs, including training and risk assessments for multinational operations.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with client engineering, product, and supply chain teams to ensure compliant global operations.

Qualifications:  

• 5+ years of experience practicing law with a focus on export controls and trade compliance.

• Proven expertise in ITAR and EAR licensing, classification, and regulatory interpretation.

• Experience advising on software, encryption, AI, or GPU-related export issues.

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

• Prior Big Law or in-house experience, especially with secondments or cross-functional client work.

Preferred Skills:  

• Hands-on experience in the aerospace, defense, or high-tech industries.

• Strong familiarity with voluntary disclosure processes and investigations.

• Ability to provide pragmatic, business-aligned legal advice in fast-moving environments.

• Exceptional analytical, communication, and client relationship management skills.

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.  

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 benefits@axiomlaw.com 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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