In-House Counsel

Pump.co; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 260 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive compensation + equity

Comprehensive medical and dental

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Gym and lunch benefits

Resumo da oferta

You will work closely with founders and the operations team to manage risk, resolve disputes efficiently, and handle arbitration and other ADR proceedings from intake to resolution.

The ideal candidate has a JD and California Bar admission, 3–8 years of practice, and strong contract drafting and negotiation skills for fast-paced payments-related matters.

Qualificações

• JD and active admission to the California Bar.
• 3-8 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Litigation experience, including arbitration and ADR proceedings.
• Experience with dispute resolution involving payments or financial matters.
• Knowledge of Delaware corporate law.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving startup.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts for vendors, partners, and customers.
• Advise leadership on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to payment.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and support corporate governance measures.

Conhecimentos

Litigation

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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
• 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