Senior Regulatory & Policy Counsel

What you’ll do

• Monitor and analyze changing regulations, laws, and policies and translate them into clear, actionable compliance guidance for the business.
• Conduct risk analyses on emerging regulatory developments, filtering for the most material changes that impact Checkr's products, customers, and operations.
• Lead proactive engagement with policymakers, regulators, and government officials to advocate for sensible policy and position Checkr as a thought leader on relevant areas, such as AI, background screening, and fair chance hiring.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to develop guidance on regulatory requirements and lead customer-facing conversations on policy and compliance matters.
• Own and continuously improve Checkr's policy hub — a central repository for regulatory updates, advocacy positions, and customer communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders — including trade associations, customer policy teams, and non-profit allies — to drive collaborative advocacy efforts and proactive strategies.

What you bring

• JD required, with 8+ years of experience in regulatory law, policy, or government affairs — ideally working at the intersection of those areas.
• Proven experience engaging directly with policymakers, regulators, and government officials at the federal, state, and/or local levels to shape policy outcomes.
• Track record of operating in a complex, highly regulated environment (e.g., consumer reporting, financial services, healthcare, employment, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to proactively translate complex legal and regulatory analysis into clear, actionable guidance for business leaders and non-lawyer partners.
• Strong cross-functional collaborator with excellent judgment, communication skills, and a bias for action in fast-moving environments.
• 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.

Nice to have

• FCRA experience
• Familiarity with AI policy and emerging AI regulation
• Working knowledge of relevant privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, DPPA)