Trade Compliance Legal Counsel (Zurich or remote)

We are currently seeking a seasoned Trade Compliance Legal Counsel (m/f/d)  with experience in trade compliance and sanctions. The ideal candidate will provide legal expertise across multiple regions, ensuring adherence to global, regional, and country-specific laws.

Responsibilities:

• • Develop and implement trade compliance policies.
  • Advise on sanctions, particularly relating to Russia.
  • Conduct due diligence and sanctions screening for third parties.
  • Collaborate with global teams on compliance initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with European and international trade regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• • LLM or equivalent legal degree.
  • 12-15 years of compliance experience in highly regulated industries.
  • In-depth knowledge of European legal frameworks.
  • Proven track record in trade compliance and sanctions.
  • Multilingual skills (English and German is a must).

Compensation, Benefits & Location: 

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

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.

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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.

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Axiom Global AG is a company registered in Switzerland. Registered seat:  Lintheschergasse 10, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland CHE-164.623.351.

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