Staff Counsel, Corporate and Compliance

Boston Dynamics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401(k)

paid time off

annual bonus structure

Job summary

Boston Dynamics is seeking a proactive Associate Counsel, Corporate & Compliance, to join our Legal team in Boston. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Compliance, the role supports compliance initiatives, governance, and subsidiary management across the organization. The successful candidate will have a J.D.

from an accredited U.S. law school, 5+ years in corporate law or compliance, and be eligible to practice in at least one U.S. state (MA Bar eligibility).

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• 5+ years of corporate law or compliance experience.
• Admitted to practice in at least one U.S. state; MA Bar eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance programs including sanctions, EU regulatory frameworks, and general corporate regulations.
• Draft policies and deliver regulatory compliance training for employees.
• Assist with Board and Shareholder materials, quarterly packets, and annual statements.
• Manage due diligence for financing matters and capital transactions.
• Oversee domestic and international corporate records and filings.
• Provide support to General Counsel on corporate, commercial, and research matters.
• Assist with internal reviews, audits, and compliance risk assessments.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Prioritization

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Job description

Boston Dynamics is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Associate Counsel, Corporate & Compliance, to join our Legal team. Reporting directly to the Assistant General Counsel, Compliance, this attorney will play a pivotal role in supporting compliance initiatives, corporate governance, and subsidiary management across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution, oversight, and continuous enhancement of key compliance programs, including sanctions compliance, EU regulatory frameworks, and general corporate regulations.
• Research emerging regulatory standards, assess operational impacts, and assist in drafting clear, actionable policies across the company.
• Help design and deliver regulatory compliance training for employees, including onboarding modules and ongoing refresher sessions.
• Assist with response management, documentation, and reporting for internal safety reviews and audits.
• Prepare and assist with the distribution of Board and Shareholder materials, including quarterly packets and annual statements.
• Support financing matters and capital transactions by managing due diligence processes and drafting relevant documentation.
• Assist with the management and administration of the Company’s total rewards and employee stock option plans.
• Organize and maintain domestic and international corporate records.
• Oversee legal maintenance for domestic and international subsidiaries, including foreign entity registrations, annual filings, and good standing certificates.
• Provide direct support to the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel on ad-hoc corporate, commercial, and research matters.
• Assist with internal reviews, audits, and compliance risk assessments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• 5+ years of relevant corporate law or compliance experience.
• Exceptional written communication and presentation skills.
• Admitted to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. state; eligible for admission to the Massachusetts Bar if not currently admitted.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a collaborative mindset suited for a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines effectively.
• Strong enthusiasm for robotics and joining a high-growth technology company.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

The base pay range for this position is between $160,000.00 to $195,000.00 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range represents a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.

Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and an annual bonus structure.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• annual bonus structure

Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.