# In-House Counsel - Company: [Pumpcareers]() - Location: San Francisco, California - Team: Legal - Salary: $150K – $200K - Posted: July 29, 2026 ## Job description **About the Role**: Pump is seeking our first **In-House Counsel** 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. **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 * 3-8 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 for you * 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. Compensation $150,000—$200,000 USD ## Apply [Apply on Pumpcareers]() Canonical job page: