TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions that help public and private sector agencies investigate and disrupt crime. TRM's platforms enable investigators to trace illicit activity, build cases, and construct operating pictures of threat networks. Leading agencies and businesses worldwide rely on TRM to make the world safer and more secure.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’ll 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 LabsOur PrinciplesTRM’s culture is shaped by how we make decisions, how we execute, and how we treat each other.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, humor, and a one-team (“front of the jersey”) mindset.Build a CareerJoining TRM means being part of a mission-driven team comprised of industry leaders.At TRM, you’ll experience:Purpose: Have a real-world impact, from disrupting terrorist networks to protecting victims of crime to returning stolen funds.Growth: Professional advancement opportunities through clearly defined career pathways and biannual performance reviews.Ownership: Take pride in your work. Have a large breadth and scope of contributions and impact at a rapidly-growing global company in a burgeoning industry.Work EnvironmentRemote First: Our headquarters is online but we highly value in-person interactions, organizing regular meetups and offsites for team building.Async Communication: Clear communication is key in our decentralized setup. We use collaboration tools such as Slack, Notion, and Loom to promote transparency and efficiency.High Ownership: Small teams drive big goals at TRM with ownership, responsibility, and a direct impact. There’s no strict clocking in or out. Team members are trusted to balance personal schedules with team needs.TRM Speed: 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 emphasizes quick wins, rapid iterations, and constant feedback.Diversity: Diversity at TRM encompasses backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Every day is an opportunity to learn from a colleague, whether they’re a pioneering data scientist, a world-famous law enforcement expert, or an innovative marketing professional.Annual Company Offsite: Once a year, TRMers come together from around the world to attend a 1-week mandatory company offsite. This experience is designed to foster in-person relationships, creativity, and strategic alignment. Attendance is required of all TRMers.Benefits and PerksAt 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 with a diverse and curated benefits package for full-time employees.Remote-first work environmentCompetitive salaries and stock optionsPremium health, dental, and vision insuranceFSA, HSA, and 401K programsLife & disability coverageGenerous paid time for vacation, holidays, and parental leaveFertility and mental health resources.Life at TRMWe are building a safer world. That promise shows up in how we work every day.TRM moves quickly. We are a high velocity, high ownership team that expects clarity, follow-through, and impact. People who thrive here are energized by hard problems, experimentation, and continuous feedback.Our work sits at the intersection of AI, national security, and fighting crime.At TRM, you should expect:Priorities and targets to change quickly as we experiment and iterateWork that often requires operating with a high degree of ambiguityA high level of personal ownership and accountabilityClose collaboration across teams and functionsFrequent, high-touch communicationCreative problem solving and out-of-the-box thinkingA pace that rewards urgency, adaptability, and outcomesThis environment is energizing for people who enjoy building, solving hard problems, and making progress in situations that are not always fully defined.AI Fluency at TRMAI fluency is a baseline expectation at TRM.We believe AI meaningfully changes how top performers operate. We expect every team member to use AI to accelerate and reimagine their craft, not just automate surface tasks.At TRM, AI fluency means you are among the top 10 percent of operators in your function in how you apply AI to:Accelerate repeatable workflowsStructure and solve problemsImprove output qualityIncrease speed and leverageYou will be evaluated on applied AI fluency during the interview process.Leadership PrinciplesWe hire and grow against three leadership principles.Impact-Oriented Trailblazer: We put customers first and move with speed, focus, and adaptability. We treat every plan like an experiment – test, ship, measure, and iterate quickly.Master Craftsperson: We care deeply about our craft. We balance speed with high standards, own outcomes end‑to‑end, and invest in getting better everyday.Inspiring Colleague: We add clarity and energy, not noise. We bring humility, candor, and a one‑team mindset — giving and receiving feedback to make the team stronger.Join our MissionAt TRM we care deeply about our craft. We are looking for individuals who want their work to matter, who experiment with speed and rigor, and who take pride in building a safer world for billions of people.TRM is a Series C company with $220M in total funding.