In-House Counsel

The role

You will act as in-house counsel for a fast-growing startup, with a focus on alternative dispute resolution. You will manage business disputes, arbitration and contracts, and build the legal function from the ground up.

What you will do

• 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 decide the best course of action case by case
• 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

Required qualifications

• JD and active admission to the California Bar
• 3-8 years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Prior litigation experience, 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 have

• In-house experience at an early-stage startup
• Prior experience building legal processes from start to finish

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus equity
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) plan
• 13 days of accrued PTO
• 9 sick days
• All 11 federal holidays
• 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 for professional development tied to cloud and related fields

Before you apply

• Requires an active California Bar admission

About the company

Pump is a fast-growing startup in San Francisco that is hiring its first In-House Counsel. The company works closely with its founders and operations team.