Staff Counsel, Corporate and Compliance

Boston Dynamics•Waltham, MA

11d•$160,000 - $195,000

About The Position

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.

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.
Eligible to work in the United States. (Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.)

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.