In-House Counsel

pumpcareers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation + equity

Comprehensive medical and dental

401(k) plan

Paid time off including holidays and a

Free lunch at the office

Gym access

Annual company-paid retreats

Professional development support

Job summary

Pump seeks its first In‑House Counsel in San Francisco to own legal matters across the company, with a focus on ADR. This hands-on role works with founders and operations to manage risk, resolve disputes, and build the legal function from the ground up.

You will handle disputes, draft and negotiate key contracts, and advise on payments regulatory matters in a fast‑growing startup setting.

Qualifications

• JD and active admission to the California Bar are required.
• 3–8 years of practicing attorney experience.
• Hands-on arbitration/ADR experience, outside or in-house.
• Direct experience with disputes involving payments, collections, or related finance.
• Working knowledge of Delaware corporate law.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑moving startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on recurring legal needs as in-house counsel for a fast-growing startup.
• Manage and resolve business disputes and provide practical guidance.
• Lead arbitration and ADR processes from intake to resolution.
• Assess litigation risk and recommend course of action for each case.
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor, partner, and customer contracts.
• Advise leadership on regulatory/compliance matters relevant to payments.
• Oversee outside counsel and support corporate governance.

Skills

Litigation experience

ADR/arbitration

Contract drafting

Business acumen

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission – California

Job description

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