Export Controls Compliance Counsel

Join Our Team as an Export Controls Compliance Counsel at Axiom

Location: Hybrid 1-2 days in office (must reside in New York, NY or Washington, DC). 

We are seeking an Export Controls Compliance Counsel to join the Global Trade Compliance team supporting a leading FAANG-level technology company. In this role, you will support the ongoing enhancement and maintenance of a sophisticated export controls compliance program for a global organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex, high-impact matters at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and international trade, helping shape compliance strategy in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain export controls compliance policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks tailored to business operations.
• Provide guidance on U.S. export controls laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and relevant agency guidance.
• Support global export compliance initiatives, including the development of process improvements and automation tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to monitor, assess, and respond to evolving export controls and sanctions requirements.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify compliance gaps and implement mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to export classification reviews, due diligence efforts, and compliance training programs.
• Monitor geopolitical developments and regulatory changes to assess business impact and provide practical compliance solutions.
• Support export controls-related projects and advise on sanctions-related considerations across jurisdictions.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in export controls, international trade compliance, or a related field, with a strong focus on EAR.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience with export classification, compliance program development, and training.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. export controls laws and regulations, particularly EAR.
• Private industry experience required; experience within large technology companies strongly preferred.
• Ability to navigate complex geopolitical and regulatory environments with practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent (preferred but not required); candidates may be attorneys or experienced non-attorneys.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in or advising large technology companies or multinational organizations.
• Familiarity with sanctions regulations and their intersection with export controls.
• Experience with compliance program development, automation tools, or process optimization.
• Deep, consistent experience focused primarily (80–100%) on export controls, ideally within the EAR framework.

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 benefits@axiomlaw.com.

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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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