Legal Counsel at TRM Labs

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Counsel, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Public Sector Procurement, Communication, Problem-Solving, AI Tools, Legal Operations, Team Collaboration, Fast-Paced Environment, Client Management, Executive Presence, Self-Starter, Humility, Adaptability

Industry

Information Services

Description

TRM Labs is a blockchain intelligence company committed to fighting crime and creating a safer world. By leveraging blockchain data, threat intelligence, and advanced analytics, our products empower governments, financial institutions, and crypto businesses to combat illicit activity and global security threats. At TRM, you'll join a mission-driven, fast-paced team made up of experts in law enforcement, data science, engineering, and financial intelligence, tackling complex global challenges daily. Whether analyzing blockchain data, developing cutting-edge tools, or collaborating with global organizations, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact. Support TRM Labs’s commercial contracting strategy. Accelerate growth. Build the legal and operational foundation for scale at a high-growth technology company. As TRM’s Commercial Counsel, you’ll be the driving force behind the systems, agreements, and operations that power our global Go-To-Market (GTM) team. You’ll partner across TRM to structure and negotiate key commercial and vendor contracts — from customer agreements and SOWs to SaaS and data partnerships — ensuring speed, clarity, and compliance as we scale. You’ll also lead initiatives that enhance our Legal team’s use of AI tools, streamline review workflows, and reduce friction across the business. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role for a pragmatic, solution-oriented attorney who thrives in fast-moving environments and brings executive presence to every negotiation. Come join our experienced, close-knit team, which recently was named a finalist for the prestigious Financial Times Innovative Lawyers (2025) awards! The impact you will have here: Supporting TRM’s global Go To Market (“GTM”) team with various commercial agreements (including but not limited to MNDAs, amendments, customer agreements, and statements of work). Taking primary responsibility for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating vendor agreements, as well as for optimizing our vendor procurement process. Owning significant legal operations projects like enhancing our Legal team’s in-house use of AI tools, streamlining internal review processes, and improving efficiencies to cut down on administrative tasks. What we’re looking for: Experience supporting a fast-paced, dynamic sales function, in addition to cross-functional team collaborations. Experience negotiating technical vendor and SaaS agreements. Prior exposure to public sector procurement processes is a plus. Extraordinary communicator who is a service-oriented self-starter, is willing to learn, and is humble. Sense of humor preferred. Must be solution-oriented and client-friendly when operating with limited information in a fast-paced environment. A successful candidate will meet tight deadlines and properly manage client expectations while maintaining high-quality work product. Must have executive presence to successfully negotiate with outside vendors, outside counsel, internal and external clients, etc. 3-5 years at a top law firm or high-growth technology company. J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school, with current bar admission in at least one U.S. state. Life at TRM Labs Leadership Principles Our Leadership Principles shape everything we do—how we make decisions, collaborate, and operate day to day. Impact-Oriented Trailblazer – We put customers first, driving for speed, focus, and adaptability. Master Craftsperson – We prioritize speed, high standards, and distributed ownership. Inspiring Colleague – We value humility, candor, and a one-team mindset. Accelerate your Career At TRM, you’ll do work that matters—disrupting terrorist networks, recovering stolen funds, and protecting people around the world. You will: Work alongside top experts and learn every day. Embrace a growth mindset with development opportunities tailored to your role. Take on high-impact challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Thrive in a culture of coaching, where feedback is fast, direct, and built to help you level up. What to Expect at TRM TRM moves fast—really fast. We know a lot of startups say that, but we mean it. We operate with urgency, ownership, and high standards. As a result, you’ll be joining a team that’s highly engaged, mission-driven, and constantly evolving. To support this intensity, we’re also intentional about rest and recharge. We offer generous benefits, including PTO, Holidays, and Parental Leave for full time employees. That said, TRM may not be the right fit for everyone. If you're optimizing for work life balance, we encourage you to: Ask your interviewers how they personally approach balance within their teams, and Reflect on whether this is the right season in your life to join a high-velocity environment. Be honest with yourself about what energizes you—and what drains you We’re upfront about this because we want every new team member to thrive—not just survive. The Stakes Are Real Our work has direct, real-world impact: Jumping online after hours to support urgent government requests tracing ransomware payments. Delivering actionable insights during terrorist financing investigations. Collaborating across time zones in real time during a major global hack. Building new processes in days, not weeks, to stop criminals before they cash out. Analyzing blockchain data to recover stolen savings and dismantle trafficking networks. Thrive as a Global Team As a remote-first company, TRM Labs is built for global collaboration. We cultivate a strong remote culture through clear communication, thorough documentation, and meaningful relationships. We invest in offsites, regional meetups, virtual coffee chats, and onboarding buddies to foster collaboration. By prioritizing trust and belonging, we harness the strengths of a global team while staying aligned with our mission and values. Join our mission! We’re looking for team members who thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and love building from the ground up. TRM is remote-first, with an exceptionally talented global team. If you enjoy solving tough problems and seeing your work make a difference for billions of people, we want you here. Don’t worry if your experience doesn’t perfectly match a job description— we value passion, problem-solving, and unique career paths. If you’re excited about TRM’s mission, we want to hear from you. Recruitment agencies TRM Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to TRM employees. TRM Labs is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company without a signed agreement. Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to allow TRM to process your personal information in accordance with the TRM Privacy Policy Learn More: Company Values | Interviewing | FAQs

Responsibilities

Support TRM Labs’s commercial contracting strategy and accelerate growth by structuring and negotiating key commercial and vendor contracts. Lead initiatives to enhance the Legal team’s use of AI tools and streamline review workflows.