Litigation & Employment Counsel

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

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; 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

Requirements

JD degree and CA bar admission in good standing; 5+ years of substantive litigation experience, including employment matters; 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.

Nice to have

Fair Credit Reporting Act; criminal law; international employment counseling

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; In-office perks: lunch five times a week, commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages; Relocation stipend may be available