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Pump is seeking its first In-House Counsel to build and lead the legal function from the ground up. This is a hands-on role for an experienced litigation attorney excited to apply their skills in a fast-growing startup environment. You will be the primary legal advisor to founders and the operations team, managing the full spectrum of legal matters with a particular focus on alternative dispute resolution and dispute management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Serve as in-house counsel advising on recurring legal needs across the company
- Manage and resolve business disputes, providing practical guidance to leadership
- Handle arbitration proceedings and alternative dispute resolution (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 with vendors, partners, and customers
- Advise leadership on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to payments
- Manage relationships with outside counsel and support corporate governance measures
This role offers the opportunity to build legal processes from scratch in a dynamic startup setting, working closely with founders in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 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-haves: In-house experience at an early-stage startup; prior experience building legal processes from start to finish.
