The AI-powered verification platform for high-stakes decisions. Fast, accurate background checks at scale. Backed by Accel, Y Combinator and GV.
About the 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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
- 1+ 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
- 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
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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...
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