# In-House Counsel

**Company:** [Pump.co](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/pump-co)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Legal
**Salary:** $150k – $200k/yr
**Experience:** 4+ years
**Skills:** litigation, arbitration, adr, contract drafting, Contract Negotiation, delaware corporate law, Regulatory Compliance, payments dispute resolution
**Posted:** 2026-07-29

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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