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About the Role
We are looking for a motivated, solutions-oriented litigator to join our high-performing and collaborative Litigation and Compliance team. As Litigation & Employment Counsel, you’ll drive litigation in state and federal court and also help advise the People team on employment matters. You'll partner cross-functionally to help Checkr manage risk and reach its business and fairness goals.
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute all aspects of litigation and other matters, such as subpoenas and demands.
- Conduct factual investigation and case analysis, including exposure analysis.
- Review pleadings and other litigation-related documents.
- Lead the discovery process and fact gathering, including witness preparation.
- Work with outside counsel to implement nuanced and efficient litigation strategy.
- Provide compliance counseling to operations teams to mitigate litigation risk.
- Advise the People/HR team across the employment lifecycle, including leaves, accommodations, wage and hour, worker classification, and disputes.
- Build cross-functional relationships to strengthen partnerships across the Company to identify and implement product and process improvements.
- Develop an understanding of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and related state laws and their application to Checkr products and services.
Requirements
- JD degree and CA bar admission in good standing.
- 5+ years of substantive litigation experience, including employment matters.
- Experience with Fair Credit Reporting Act, criminal law, or international employment counseling is a plus.
- Interest and enthusiasm towards new technologies and leveraging AI.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently, with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, humility, and a good sense of humor.
- A pragmatic strategist who assesses risk in the context of the company’s goals and communicates them clearly to business stakeholders.
- An A-player mindset with a strong bias for action: raise the bar, move with urgency, stay resilient through ambiguity, and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Onsite (3+ days a week)
Experience Level
- 5+ years of substantive litigation experience
Education Level
- JD degree
Salary/Compensations
- $229,000—$269,000 USD
Benefits
- A fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Learning and development allowance
- Competitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
- Flexible PTO policy
- Monthly wellness stipend
- In-office perks: lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, snacks and beverages
- Relocation stipend may be available
About the Company
- Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions.
- Over 140,000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification.
- Customers include Uber, Pennymac, Airbnb, Doordash, and Anthropic.
- We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission.
- Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
Equal Opportunity
- Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences.
- Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.