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 healthcare and dental coverage for you

- 401(k) plan

- Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24–January 1

- Free lunch & dinner at the office

- Annual company-paid retreats

- Developmental bonuses: support for professional development tied to cloud and related fields