In-House Counsel

🏢 Pumpcareers · 📍 San Francisco, California 💰 $150,000 - $150,000 / yr

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

About the Role: Pump is seeking our first In-House Counsel to own legal matters across the company, with a particular focus on alternative dispute resolution. This is a hands-on role for someone with a litigation background who is excited to apply their skills in a startup environment in San Francisco. You’ll work closely with our founders and operations team to manage risk, resolve disputes efficiently, and build the legal function from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

Act as in-house counsel for a fast-growing startup advising on recurring legal needs
Manage and resolve business disputes and provide practical business guidance
Handle arbitration proceedings and other ADR processes from intake through resolution
Evaluate litigation risk and make sound judgments on the best course of action on a case-by-case basis
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements for vendors, partners, and customers
Advise leadership on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to payment
Manage outside counsel relationships and support corporate governance measures

Required Qualifications:

JD and active admission to the California Bar
3-8 years of experience as a practicing attorney
Prior litigation experience, either outside or in-house, including hands-on work on arbitration and other ADR proceedings
Direct experience with dispute resolution involving payments, collections, or related financial matters
Working knowledge of Delaware corporate law
Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Comfort operating independently and in-person in a fast-moving startup environment

Nice-to-Haves:

In-house experience at an early-stage startup
Prior experience building legal processes from start to finish

Benefits:

Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage for you
401(k) plan
Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24—January 1st
Free lunch & dinner at the office
Annual company-paid retreats
Developmental bonuses: support for professional development opportunities tied to cloud and relate

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