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Legal / Compliance Consultant - Trade Compliance, Export Control (Remote Working)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 4-12 (+) years experience in global/regional trade compliance and export controls
  • Strong knowledge of Hong Kong and China/APAC regulations
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin
  • Strong analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide support on global trade compliance focused on export controls, product classification, licensing, and permitting requirements
  • Analyze and interpret complex trade regulations for business operations across APAC
  • Support the regionalization of global trade compliance programs, including restricted party screening and customer due diligence
  • Train, mentor, and support trade compliance personnel across Greater China and the broader APAC region

Key facts

  • Remote from: APAC
  • Freelance
  • Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
  • Consultant
  • English,

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Decision Making

About the company

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Axiom Talent Platform

Legal Services

Axiom is where legal teams go to find the right talent for everything from routine in-house tasks to complex outside counsel work. Too many legal departments are stuck having to choose between paying the high fees of their law firm, hiring full-time employees they don’t need, or turning to a low-cost agency that can’t meet their quality standards. At the same time, top lawyers want to work on challenging legal matters, but they want more control over how, when, and where they practice. Both are forced compromises that no one should have to make. Axiom shares and meets the higher standards of its clients and lawyers, with our “work smarter, adapt faster, go further” approach – connecting growing mid-market and Fortune 500 companies with the world’s deepest bench of experienced, specialized legal talent. With a net promoter score of 58, 99% of clients recommend us, and four out of five rate our lawyers as equal to or better than lawyers from a law firm. Axiom. Higher standards welcome.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryLegal Services
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

We are currently seeking a Legal Consultant / Compliance Consultant experienced in Trade Compliance/ Export Controls to provide ongoing support to our global client:

Key responsibilities

  • Provide support on global trade compliance with a focus on export controls, product classification (ECCN), licensing, and permitting requirements 
  • Analyze and interpret complex trade regulations and apply them to business operations across APAC
  • Support the regionalization of global trade compliance programs, including restricted party screening, customer due diligence, and end-use/end-user reviews
  • Train, mentor, and support trade compliance personnel across Greater China and the broader APAC region
Minimum qualifications
  • 4-12 (+) years experience in global/regional trade compliance and export controls, with strong knowledge of Hong Kong and China/APAC regulations, and a proven ability to turn complex rules into clear, practical guidance for the business
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin, with strong analytical and communication skills to lead cross‑border projects, engage with senior stakeholders, and support high‑impact decision‑making.
  • Track record of building and regionalizing trade compliance programs and supervisory experience

Compensation, Benefits & Working Location:  

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, CPF/MPF contributions and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, 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 breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about life at Axiom

World-class clients – our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with leading companies, including F100 organizations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.

Flexibility – we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility – in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time – we present you with opportunities that help you reach these goals.

A dedicated talent team – we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional. You will be assigned a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements! 

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 reassignment, 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.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster. Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant. 

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

 

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full 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. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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