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Pump.coPump.coSan Francisco, CA

In-House Counsel

In-House Counsel for a fast-growing payments startup in San Francisco. Own legal matters with focus on alternative dispute resolution, manage business disputes and arbitration, draft/negotiate contracts, advise on regulatory/compliance issues, and build the legal function from the ground up. Requires JD, CA Bar, 4-8 years litigation experience, and payments/collections background.

150k – 200k/yr
On-site4+ YOELegal

About the role

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
  • 4-8 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

  • Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24—January 1st
  • Free lunch & dinner at the office
  • Annual company-paid retreats
  • Developmental bonuses: support for professional development opportunities tied to cloud and related fields

Compensation is commensurate with experience. In addition to base salary, this position includes equity.

Skills

litigationarbitrationadrcontract draftingContract Negotiationdelaware corporate lawRegulatory Compliancepayments dispute resolution

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