Litigation Counsel

Checkr • San Francisco, CA

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable.
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 role
We are looking for a motivated and curious, solutions-oriented litigator to join our high-performing and highly collaborative Legal team. Our team advises stakeholders across the company to help Checkr reach its business and fairness goals. As Litigation Counsel, you will be a member of the Litigation and Compliance practice group, which works closely with Checkr’s internal teams and external counsel to manage litigation matters and execute litigation strategies in state and federal courts. You will also partner with internal teams to identify potential product or process improvements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of substantive litigation experience
• JD degree and CA bar admission in good standing
• Interest and enthusiasm towards new technologies and leveraging AI
• You’re an educator – you can break down complicated laws and regulatory frameworks for non-lawyers
• You’re a skeptic – you’re passionate about understanding how things work, and the first answer you find is rarely enough
• You’re a clear communicator – you give practical, straightforward advice
• You’re flexible – you’re enthusiastic about learning and working on new subject matters
• You have a great sense of humor – obviously
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Fair Credit Reporting Act, employment laws, or criminal law is a plus, but not required
• Experience defending clients in highly regulated industries with consumer products and services is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain case files and matter tracking systems
• Work with outside counsel to help formulate and execute nuanced litigation strategy
• Partner with team members and stakeholders to identify and implement product and process improvements
• Build cross-functional relationships to strengthen partnerships across the Company
• Identify and manage techniques to increase the quality and efficiency of legal services
• Develop an understanding of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and similar state laws and how they apply to Checkr products and services

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree