Product 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

Reporting to Checkrs Director of Product & Privacy Legal the Product Counsel will provide practical solutions-oriented legal guidance that helps Checkr build and launch products that are both innovative and compliant. Youll own day-to-day product counseling across the product lifecycle advising on consumer protection privacy and emerging AI issues in a highly regulated environment. Youll partner closely with Product Engineering and Customer Success to help teams move fast while managing risk directly supporting Checkrs growth as we scale new products and serve more customers. This role is ideal for someone looking for career growth who is comfortable taking a generalist approach in learning new areas of the law and who thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants to deepen expertise while shaping how products are built.

What youll do

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to Product and Engineering teams from early design and requirements through launch and iteration
• Lead and execute legal reviews of new features and product changes identifying risks early and recommending practical business-friendly solutions
• Advise on consumer reporting consumer protection and privacy issues affecting Checkrs products including FCRA DPPA GLBA CCPA/CPRA GDPR and AI-related risk
• Partner with Customer Success to answer customer questions about product compliance translating legal requirements into clear credible responses
• Track regulatory developments enforcement trends and litigation affecting Checkrs products and turn them into actionable guidance for product teams
• Contribute to scaling the Product & Privacy legal function by building and improving processes templates and playbooks that help the team move faster

What you bring

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
• 4 years of experience practicing law with meaningful exposure to product counseling privacy consumer protection or technology law (in-house experience a plus) preferably with B2B and international experience
• Experience supporting products or businesses in a regulated industry and serving as internal subject matter expert with working knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) CCPA GDPR AI-related risk and related global frameworks a large plus
• Ability to calibrate risk to business objectives and product stage and to deliver clear actionable guidance to non-lawyers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts concisely and approachably
• 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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