In-House Counsel

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

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