In-House Counsel

In-House Counsel

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:

• Competitive compensation + equity
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off, including 13 days of accrued PTO, 9 sick days, all 11 federal holidays, and a company-wide winter break from December 24 through January 1
• Free lunch at the office
• Free access to the building gym
• Annual company-paid retreats
• Developmental bonuses: support for professional development tied to cloud and related fields