Greenhouse ·
full-timeCorporate Counsel
Checkr · San Francisco, California, United States
About Checkr Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140,000 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. 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 team/role Reporting to Checkr’s Vice President, Corporate & Commercial, you’ll be a key member of a lean, collaborative legal team, helping deliver the corporate legal work behind Checkr’s next stage of growth — including IPO readiness, M&A, securities, and corporate governance. You’ll own defined corporate and transactional workstreams with direct guidance from the Vice President, providing crisp, risk-based advice and knowing when to escalate or bring in outside counsel. Working closely with the Finance and Corporate Strategy teams and external counsel, you’ll help build the processes and playbooks that let Checkr’s legal function scale with the business. This role is based in our San Francisco office. What you’ll do Provide hands-on support across corporate transactional work — M&A and other strategic transactions — including deal structure and LOI input, due diligence, drafting and negotiating deal agreements, and post-closing integration. Support IPO readiness, including cross-functional readiness planning and assisting with S-1 drafting. Execute equity and debt financing transactions and maintain ongoing compliance Coordinate with the legal, finance, and corporate strategy teams and external corporate counsel to keep transactions and workstreams on track. Advise on and support corporate governance matters, including board and shareholder logistics and governance policies General corporate work, including corporate registrations and filings, entity administration, leases, and intercompany agreements Manage stock administration, equity matters, securities filings, and employee equity education. Help manage Checkr’s insurance and enterprise risk programs Assist sales leadership on variable compensation plans Build and improve processes and workflows that scale with Checkr’s growth, and identify opportunities to make the legal team more efficient. What you bring JD degree and active membership in good standing of a state Bar. 5–8 years of corporate and securities law experience; a mix of top law firm and in-house experience is a plus. Hands-on M&A transactional experience, with exposure to IPO readiness or public-company matters a strong plus. Solid working knowledge of corporate, securities, and transactional matters, with the judgment to spot and triage key issues and know when to escalate or engage outside counsel. A pragmatic problem-solver who provides crisp, timely, risk-based advice and communicates it clearly to non-lawyers. Strong collaborator with excellent written and verbal communication skills who builds trust across teams and represents Checkr well with external parties. Highly organized, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and discretion handling confidential information. 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. Pay Transparency Disclosure We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website . On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA) $188,000 — $221,000 USD 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 week. In-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,
| Role | Corporate Counsel |
|---|---|
| Company | Checkr |
| Location | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-28 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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0/4Corporate Counsel at Checkr: frequently asked questions
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- Checkr has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
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