Senior Regulatory & Policy Counsel
Senior legal counsel advising on AI, data privacy, and background screening regulations. Partners with Product, Engineering, and policymakers to translate complex laws into compliance guidance and drive advocacy efforts.
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)
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