Litigation & Employment Counsel

Checkr; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning allowance

Equity compensation

Health coverage

Fertility reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Wellness stipend

Relocation aid

Job summary

Checkr is seeking a Litigation & Employment Counsel to lead litigation in state and federal courts and advise the People team on employment matters. You will partner cross-functionally to mitigate risk and advance fairness goals.

You will work with the Litigation & Compliance team to drive strategic, compliant outcomes and support Checkr’s growth and responsible AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• JD degree and CA bar in good standing.
• 5+ years of substantive litigation experience, including employment matters.
• FCRA, criminal law, or international employment counseling a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage/execute all aspects of litigation and related matters (e.g., subpoenas, demands).
• Conduct factual investigation, case analysis, and exposure assessment.
• Review pleadings and other litigation documents; lead discovery and witness prep.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on strategy; provide compliance counseling to operations.
• Advise People/HR on leaves, accommodations, wage/hour, worker classification, disputes.
• Build cross-functional partnerships to improve products/processes; understand FCRA/applicable laws.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law

Legal research

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

JD degree

CA bar admission

Job description

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.

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.

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