Senior Corporate Counsel - IPO, M&A & Governance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development allowance

Competitive cash and equity package

100% medical, dental & vision coverage

Fertility/adoption/parential planning:

Flexible PTO policy

Monthly wellness stipend

Job summary

Checkr, Inc. is seeking a corporate attorney to support M&A and other strategic transactions, while helping prepare the company for IPO readiness and ongoing securities matters. You’ll work closely with finance, strategy, and external counsel to scale our legal function and ensure compliant growth.

The role is based in San Francisco, with responsibility for a broad set of corporate matters, equity programs, and governance. A strong mix of law firm and in-house experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• JD degree and active membership in good standing of a state Bar.
• 5–8 years corporate and securities law experience; top law firm and in-house experience preferred.
• Hands-on M&A transactional experience; exposure to IPO readiness or public-company matters a plus.
• Strong judgment to triage issues and know when to elevate or engage outside counsel.
• Pragmatic, risk-based advice with clear communication to non-lawyers.
• Collaborative, organized, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support across corporate transactional work including M&A and deal structuring.
• Assist with due diligence, drafting and negotiating deal agreements, and post-closing integration.
• Support IPO readiness and cross-functional planning; assist with S-1 drafting.
• Manage equity/debt financing transactions and ongoing compliance.
• Coordinate with finance, strategy, and external counsel to keep workstreams on track.
• Advise on corporate governance matters and board/shareholder logistics.
• Handle corporate registrations, entity administration, leases, and intercompany agreements.
• Oversee stock administration, securities filings, and employee equity education.
• Improve processes and workflows to scale the legal function.

Skills

Corporate law

Securities law

M&A experience

IPO readiness

Legal drafting

Cross-team collaboration

Education

JD degree

Job description

Checkr, Inc. is seeking a corporate attorney to support M&A and other strategic transactions, while helping prepare the company for IPO readiness and ongoing securities matters. You’ll work closely with finance, strategy, and external counsel to scale our legal function and ensure compliant growth.

The role is based in San Francisco, with responsibility for a broad set of corporate matters, equity programs, and governance. A strong mix of law firm and in-house experience is preferred.