Import Trade Compliance Counsel

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating import-related contracts, agreements, and customs documentation.
• Providing legal guidance on import compliance, tariff mitigation, HTS classification, and country of origin determinations.
• Collaborating with internal teams and clients on cross-border transactions and trade compliance initiatives.
• Managing legal and regulatory issues related to U.S. import and customs compliance.
• Staying ahead of global trade regulations to provide proactive counsel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience advising on U.S. import regulations, HTS classification, and customs compliance.
• Strong knowledge of country-of-origin rules, tariffs, and trade regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with technology or manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with 232 and 301 trade measures.
• Experience working with large multinational clients (e.g., Meta, ADTI, Toyota, Mercedes).

About Axiom

We are 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 alternative legal services.

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