Legal Counsel

TRM is on a mission to build a safer financial system for billions of people. We deliver a blockchain intelligence data platform to financial institutions, crypto companies, and governments to fight cryptocurrency fraud and financial crime. We consider our business — and our profit — as a way to move towards our mission sustainably and at scale.

As a Legal Counsel, you will join an experienced, close-knit team that counsels across all aspects of TRM’s global, rapidly-growing business. The team provides timely, ethically-sound, and commercially-savvy advice on matters including corporate governance, contract negotiations, product counseling, 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:

• Review, draft, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements to support our business clients ranging from sales to product, including but not limited to MNDAs, Platform Evaluations, Customer Agreements, consulting agreements, and vendor agreements.
• With internal support, update privacy and other compliance documentation on an ongoing basis, and handle external communications and requests.
• Assist in identifying key issues and legal risks for the broader TRM business and help advise clients on how to proceed in various scenarios, many of which are novel and precedent-setting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the IT/Security, Finance, and People Teams to ensure compliance with contracts across all of TRM’s markets across various geographies.
• Support the Go To Market (“GTM”) team with ad hoc sales-related legal requests in a prompt and timely manner.
• Support operational projects between GTM and Legal to ensure proper data capture and process flow, identifying and improving processes to minimize friction in closing deals.
• Assist and own legal operations projects including creating streamlines processes and improving efficiencies to cut down on administrative tasks.
  
  

What we’re looking for:

• 2-3 years’ experience working in a transactional practice in-house or at a reputable law firm. Tech or web3/blockchain industry experience is not required but preferred.
• Experience negotiating technical SaaS agreements. Experience with public sector procurement processes is a plus.
• Effective communicator, self-starter, willing to learn, and humble.
• Must be service-oriented and client-friendly in a fast-paced dynamic environment. A successful candidate will need to meet tight deadlines and properly manage client expectations.
• Must have executive presence to successfully negotiate with outside vendors, outside counsel, internal and external clients, etc.
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school, with current bar admission in at least one U.S. states
  
  

The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:

• The estimated base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $180,000
• Additionally, this role may be eligible to participate in TRM’s equity plan.
  
  

Life at TRM Labs

Leadership Principles

Our Leadership Principles are foundational element of our strategy, guiding how we make decisions, how we treat each other, and how we behave 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.
  
  

Build a Career

Joining TRM means being part of a mission-driven team comprised of industry leaders. At TRM, you'll experience:

• Purpose and Mission: Have a real-world impact, from disrupting terrorist networks to returning stolen funds.
• Inspiring Colleagues: Collaborate with industry leaders and learn something new daily.
• Personal Growth: We're not just using technology; we're inventing it and taking category-defining products to market.
  
  

Work Environment

• Remote First: Our HQ is online. Tools like Zoom and Slack ensure seamless collaboration, but we also value in-person interactions, organizing regular meetups and offsites for team bonding. Clear communication is key in our decentralized setup. With tools like Slack, Loom, and voice notes, we document meetings and decisions, promoting transparency and efficiency.
• Ownership & TRM Speed: Small teams drive big goals at TRM. Every team member has significant ownership and responsibility, fostering an environment of initiative and direct impact. While there's no strict clocking in or out, we expect team members to balance personal schedules and team needs. We move “surprisingly fast” while maintaining a high bar in service of our customers and mission. This can feel both intense and rewarding. Our unique approach to projects emphasizes quick wins, rapid iterations, and constant feedback.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity at TRM encompasses backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Every day is an opportunity to learn from a colleague, whether they're a law enforcement expert or a tech pioneer.
• Annual Company Offsite: Once a year, TRMers come together from around the world to attend a 1-week mandatory company offsite. This is designed to foster in-person relationships, creativity, and strategic alignment. Employee attendance is required of all TRMers.
  
  

Benefits And Perks

At TRM, we know that supporting our team members can take many forms. Our goal is to enable you to care for yourself, your family, and your community while eliminating stress through our diverse and curated benefits package for full-time employees.

• Remote-first work environment
• Competitive salaries and stock options
• Health insurance
• Life & disability coverage
• Generous paid time for vacation, holidays, and parental leave
  
  

Join Us

We're looking for team members who love building from the ground up and want to work hard in a fast-paced and ambitious environment. We are remote-first, with exceptionally talented team members located around the world. If you like solving tough problems quickly and seeing your work improve the lives of billions of people, we want you at TRM.

We encourage you to reach out even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Don't worry about picking exactly the right job; we can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your passion and interests will set you apart, especially if your background or career is unconventional.

To all recruitment agencies: TRM Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to TRM Labs 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 that does not have a signed agreement with the Company.