Bilingual Spanish/English Trade Compliance Counsel

Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom We are seeking a Customs & Trade Compliance Counsel (Spanish/English bilingual) to join our team in support of a leading global technology client. This role focuses on customs valuation, classification, and country of origin analysis, with a particular emphasis on e-commerce and express shipments. We are looking for a hands-on attorney with strong experience advising on U.S. and international customs regulations and supporting businesses operating within complex global supply chains. The ideal candidate will bring practical in-house experience, sound regulatory judgment, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Responsibilities:

• Advise on customs compliance matters, including valuation, classification, and country of origin determinations for imported goods.
• Review, draft, and negotiate documentation related to import/export compliance, low-value shipments, express shipments, and global trade regulations.
• Counsel business teams on regulatory risks and compliance strategies impacting U.S. and cross-border trade operations.
• Monitor developments in customs and trade laws and communicate relevant updates to internal stakeholders.
• Partner with logistics, supply chain, operations, and legal teams to ensure adherence to customs requirements.
• Support development and implementation of internal trade compliance policies, governance frameworks, and training initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in both Spanish and English (required).
• Experience advising on customs valuation, tariff classification, and country of origin rules (required).
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated experience advising businesses on U.S. and international customs compliance matters.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior in-house experience supporting global trade or supply chain operations.
• Experience advising on e-commerce models, low-value air shipments, or express carrier frameworks.
• Familiarity with global trade compliance programs and internal controls.
• Ability to thrive in a flexible, project-based engagement model and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

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. 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 [email protected]. Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here. 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. #LI-LC3 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job