Litigation & Employment Counsel

About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140000 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.

Were a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes CloudList 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 youll drive litigation in state and federal court and also help advise the People team on employment matters. Youll partner cross-functionally to help Checkr manage risk and reach its business and fairness goals.

What youll 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 companys 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.

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 -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 Franciscos Fair Chance Ordinance.

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