Greenhouse ·
full-timeProduct Counsel
Checkr · San Francisco, California, United States
Checkr is a data‑platform company that enables safe and fair decisions for employers, housing providers, ride‑share services, and other businesses through AI‑driven background and identity verification. The Product Counsel works under the Director of Product & Privacy Legal and provides day‑to‑day legal guidance to product and engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include reviewing new features, identifying regulatory risks, and advising on consumer‑protection, privacy, and emerging AI issues under frameworks such as FCRA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and related statutes. The role also involves translating legal requirements into clear responses for customers, tracking regulatory developments, and building templates and playbooks to streamline the legal function. The position suits a JD‑qualified attorney with at least four years of practice, preferably with experience in product counseling, privacy, or technology law, and familiarity with B2B and international contexts. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast‑moving, regulated environment, able to balance risk with business objectives, and skilled at communicating complex legal concepts to non‑lawyers.
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 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. You'll own day-to-day product counseling across the product lifecycle, advising on consumer protection, privacy, and emerging AI issues in a highly regulated environment. You'll partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to help teams move fast while managing risk, directly supporting Checkr's 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 you'll 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 Checkr's 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 Checkr's 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. 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) $157,000 — $155,000 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, 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
| Role | Product Counsel |
|---|---|
| Company | Checkr |
| Location | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-26 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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