Senior 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

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Compliance, Litigation, Regulatory Support, Contract Negotiation, Data Privacy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Criminal Law, Civil Law, Client Management, Negotiation, Risk Management, Operational Advice, Expert Testimony, Project Management, Communication

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. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will join an experienced, close-knit team that advises across all aspects of TRM’s rapidly-growing global business, and was recently named a finalist for the prestigious Financial Times Innovative Lawyers (2025) awards. The team provides timely, ethically-sound, and commercially-savvy advice on matters including contract negotiations, product counseling, compliance with global laws and regulations (including privacy and AI-related issues), dispute avoidance/resolution, corporate governance, and overall risk management. Success is measured by how effectively and efficiently the Legal team empowers others throughout TRM to make complex decisions in the best interests of the company. The impact you will have here: Provide legal, operational and strategic advice to our cutting-edge Blockchain Intelligence teams, including with respect to data collection methods and practices. Advise and support our global Law Enforcement Relations team with respect to subpoenas, expert witness testimony and other projects. Provide litigation and regulatory support across the global enterprise, including advising on evidentiary issues, product issues, AI, sales, privacy, and employment. Assist on other legal matters impacting the Company as necessary. What we’re looking for: At least 6-8 years’ prior experience working in a government agency, at a reputable law firm, or in-house. Tech or web3/blockchain industry experience is helpful but not required. Experience handling litigation and regulatory matters, including advising non-attorney clients on compliance with fast-moving global legal requirements, engaging with law enforcement and government actors around the world, and mitigating/resolving potential disputes. Experience with criminal and civil law matters, including advising non-attorney clients on compliance with applicable laws and on-the-ground operational matters. Effective communicator, able to own and manage cross-functional projects, willing to learn, and humble, with a sense of humor. Must be service-oriented and client-friendly in a fast-paced and dynamic start-up environment. A successful candidate will need to meet tight deadlines and properly manage client expectations while juggling multiple priorities. Must have executive presence to successfully negotiate with external partners, outside counsel, internal and external clients, etc. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school, with active bar membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar. 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

Provide legal, operational, and strategic advice to Blockchain Intelligence teams and support the global Law Enforcement Relations team. Assist with litigation and regulatory support across the global enterprise and other legal matters impacting the company.