<p><strong>About the Role</strong>: Pump is seeking our first <strong>In-House Counsel </strong>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.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p>
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<li>Act as in-house counsel for a fast-growing startup advising on recurring legal needs</li>
<li>Manage and resolve business disputes and provide practical business guidance</li>
<li>Handle arbitration proceedings and other ADR processes from intake through resolution&nbsp;</li>
<li>Evaluate litigation risk and make sound judgments on the best course of action on a case-by-case basis&nbsp;</li>
<li>Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements for vendors, partners, and customers&nbsp;</li>
<li>Advise leadership on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to payment&nbsp;</li>
<li>Manage outside counsel relationships and support corporate governance measures&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong>:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>JD and active admission to the California Bar</li>
<li>3-8 years of experience as a practicing attorney</li>
<li>Prior litigation experience, either outside or in-house, including hands-on work on arbitration and other ADR proceedings&nbsp;</li>
<li>Direct experience with dispute resolution involving payments, collections, or related financial matters</li>
<li>Working knowledge of Delaware corporate law</li>
<li>Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and communication skills&nbsp;</li>
<li>Comfort operating independently and in-person in a fast-moving startup environment&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Nice-to-Haves</strong>:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>In-house experience at an early-stage startup</li>
<li>Prior experience building legal processes from start to finish</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Benefits</strong>:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage for you</li>
<li>401(k) plan</li>
<li>Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24—January 1st</li>
<li>Free lunch &amp; dinner at the office</li>
<li>Annual company-paid retreats</li>
<li>Developmental bonuses: support for professional development opportunities tied to cloud and related fields</li>
</ul>
<p>Compensation is commensurate with experience. In addition to base salary, this position includes equity.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Compensation</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$150,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$200,000 USD</span></div></div></div>