Trade Import / Export Compliance Manager – Technology & SaaS Industry Experience

About the role

Axiom is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Professional with leadership or management experience and a strong background supporting technology, software, cloud, or SaaS companies. This role will focus on leading and managing global trade compliance activities, including import/export compliance, product and technology classification, export controls, licensing, and cross-border trade requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage import and export compliance programs across global business operations.
• Oversee export classification, including Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) determinations for software, technology, hardware, and related products.
• Manage import and customs classification, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and related requirements.
• Provide guidance on the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), export licensing, license exceptions, end-user/end-use restrictions, and country-specific controls.
• Lead trade compliance initiatives involving the cross-border transfer of software, source code, technical data, cloud services, hardware, and technology.
• Develop, implement, and enhance trade compliance policies, procedures, processes, controls, and training programs.
• Lead teams, projects, or cross-functional initiatives and provide direction on complex trade compliance matters.
• Partner with legal, compliance, product, engineering, supply chain, procurement, and business teams to integrate trade compliance requirements into business operations.
• Identify compliance risks, conduct assessments, and drive remediation and process improvements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate their potential impact to business leaders and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Significant professional experience in global trade compliance, import/export compliance, or export controls.
• Demonstrated experience supporting technology, software, cloud, SaaS, or other technology-driven organizations.
• Leadership or management experience, including experience managing teams, programs, projects, or major cross-functional initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with both import and export compliance.
• Strong experience with product, software, and/or technology classification, including ECCN and HTS classification.
• Strong working knowledge of the EAR, export licensing requirements, and applicable U.S. import/export regulations.
• Experience managing complex trade compliance matters in a global or multinational environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and senior business leaders.

Skills

• Experience managing or developing trade compliance teams or serving in a trade compliance leadership role.
• Experience building, implementing, or transforming a global trade compliance program.
• Familiarity with OFAC sanctions, restricted-party screening, deemed exports, encryption controls, and technology transfers.
• Experience supporting technology, SaaS, software, cloud, semiconductor, or related industries.
• Experience partnering with product, engineering, supply chain, procurement, and global operations teams.
• Experience with trade compliance systems, automation, audits, investigations, and continuous process improvement.

Pay

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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• 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 a unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools. We deliver innovative solutions combining top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology, tackling complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and 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.