Trade Paralegal

We are seeking a Regulatory Compliance Trade Paralegal to support an established legal or compliance team. Working under the direction of an attorney or senior compliance professional, you will help clients manage day-to-day trade compliance needs and maintain effective legal and compliance processes. This role is suited to a paralegal with relevant experience who is interested in supporting trade compliance work as part of a broader legal or compliance practice. This is an existing vacancy.

• Support attorneys and compliance professionals with trade compliance matters.
• Assist with researching and tracking applicable import, export, and sanctions requirements.
• Organize and maintain trade compliance records, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Help review transactions, business activities, and documentation for potential compliance issues.
• Coordinate with legal, compliance, and business teams to gather information and support internal reviews.
• Assist with preparing compliance materials, reports, and internal guidance.

• Paralegal experience supporting a legal or compliance team.
• Familiarity with trade compliance, import/export controls, customs, or sanctions matters.
• Strong research, organization, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage documentation carefully and work effectively under attorney or senior compliance direction.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred.

• Exposure to U.S. export controls, including the EAR or ITAR.
• Familiarity with OFAC sanctions or customs requirements.
• Experience supporting trade compliance processes within an established legal or compliance structure.

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.

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.

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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 .

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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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