Litigation & Employment Counsel

• About Checkr
• 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 in the moments that matter most: getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, even a date. 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 .

About the team/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.

What you’ll do

Manage/execute all aspects of litigation and other matters (e.g., subpoenas, demands)

Conduct factual investigation, case analysis, exposure analysis

Review pleadings and other litigation-related documents

Lead discovery process and fact gathering, including witness preparation

Work with outside counsel to implement nuanced and efficient litigation strategy

Provide compliance counseling to the operations teams to mitigate litigation risk

Help advise People/HR 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 how they apply to Checkr products and services

What you bring

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: you raise the bar, move with urgency, stay resilient through ambiguity, and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website .

On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA)

$188,000 — $221,000 USD

What We Offer

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

At Checkr, we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Nashville, TN; and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3+ days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.

• Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr
• 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 .

• Applicant Privacy Policy
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