Boston Dynamics

Staff Counsel, Corporate and Compliance

Boston Dynamics • $160K — $195K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
  • 5+ years of 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.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Collaborative mindset suitable for a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Support execution and improvement of compliance programs related to sanctions and EU regulations.
  • Research regulatory standards and draft actionable policies for the organization.
  • Design and deliver compliance training for all employees.
  • Help manage documentation and reporting for safety reviews and audits.
  • Prepare materials for Board and Shareholder meetings.
  • Manage due diligence processes for financing matters and capital transactions.
  • Organize and maintain corporate records domestically and internationally.

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off for personal and vacation days.
  • Annual bonus structure.
Full 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.

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About Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics is an American engineering and robotics design company founded in 1992 as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The company is best known for the development of BigDog, a quadruped robot designed for the U.S. military. Boston Dynamics has also developed a number of other robots, including Spot, a four-legged robot designed for indoor and outdoor operation, and Atlas, a humanoid robot designed for a variety of search and rescue tasks. In 2013, the company was acquired by Google X, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. In 2020, the company was acquired by Hyundai Motor Group. Boston Dynamics is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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Size
300 employees
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Founded
1992

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