Litigation Counsel

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.

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
• 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

What you bring

• 5+ years of substantive litigation experience
• JD degree and CA bar admission in good standing
• Interest and enthusiasm towards new technologies and leveraging AI
• 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
• 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

What you’ll get

• 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