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Staff Counsel, Corporate and Compliance

Boston Dynamics

Company websitebostondynamics.com (Boston Dynamics, opens in new tab)

Base salary $160K  to $195K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range Waltham Office (POST)

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  • LocationWaltham Office (POST)
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (54 min ago) · observed since

About this job

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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Source: Boston Dynamics on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($160,000) is above 39% of the 111 Legal roles in Massachusetts listed on this site. Their median floor is $173,083; the middle half runs from $150,000 to $203,339.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Boston Dynamics roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Boston Dynamics roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Staff Counsel, Corporate and Compliance (this listing)$160K - $195K
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Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Boston Dynamics roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-09-28
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Location as the employer wrote it: Waltham Office (POST)

The base pay range for this position is between $160,000.00 to $195,000.00 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized f

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