Staff Counsel, Corporate and Compliance

Boston Dynamics; Milton (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

Job summary

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.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative legal professional eager to build deep expertise across a broad range of regulatory frameworks—including data, privacy,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and bar admission requirements.
• 5+ years of corporate law or compliance experience.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Admission to practice in at least one U.S. state; MA bar eligibility if not admitted.
• Strong collaboration and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance programs, sanctions, EU frameworks, and corporate regulations.
• Draft clear, actionable policies and research regulatory standards.
• Design and deliver compliance training for employees.
• Assist with internal reviews, audits, and risk assessments.
• Prepare board/shareholder materials and annual statements.
• Support financing matters and capital transactions through due diligence.
• Manage domestic and international corporate records and subsidiaries.
• Provide legal support to General Counsel and AGC on various matters.

Skills

Written communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

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.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative legal professional eager to build deep expertise across a broad range of regulatory frameworks—including data, privacy, labor and employment, corporate governance, industry-specific mandates and general compliance and ethics—while maintaining our global corporate structure.

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