Corporate Counsel Jobs in Massachusetts
Corporate Counsel jobs in Massachusetts are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in life sciences, financial services, technology, and healthcare, with openings at every level from junior associate counsel through senior vice president and general counsel. Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham anchor most of the hiring, where companies like Moderna, Fidelity Investments, and Raytheon Technologies maintain large legal departments with ongoing needs. The most sought-after specialties are regulatory and compliance, commercial contracts, and intellectual property. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.
Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.
Job Summary:
Corporate Counsel will work within the Law Department at Corporate Headquarters in Lynnfield, MA to consult and collaborate with many business units. The attorney will provide legal advice for advertising, marketing, promotions, product claims, and labeling for Hood's brands. This position also will draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements for numerous business teams, including Sales, Procurement, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Information Technology, Operations, and other areas of the company. This position also will advise on commercial transactions, and compliance matters and provide legal support to cross-functional projects based on business needs. The role suits a practical, business-minded lawyer who is comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advise on advertising, marketing, promotions, product claims, labeling, and related regulatory compliance matters.
- Review consumer-facing materials across traditional, digital, social media, influencer, and e-commerce channels; assess legal risk; and provide practical guidance to business stakeholders.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, purchasing, professional services, sponsorship, licensing, SaaS, and technology agreements.
- Provide legal support and advice regarding a variety of corporate matters and transactions.
- Manage projects involving legal compliance matters such as data privacy.
- Work with senior management and all levels of employees within the organization.
- Perform legal support on general corporate matters and perform additional legal and cross-functional projects based on business needs.
Education and Experience:
- JD. from an ABA accredited law school
- At least 8+ years of relevant experience, ideally in both law firm and in-house roles
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in MA
Skills and Competencies:
- Able to work independently and collaboratively across business teams.
- Proven expertise in advertising and marketing law, and significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Experience in some combination of advertising, data privacy, or information security preferred.
- Ability to evaluate claim substantiation and translate legal requirements into practical guidance for marketing teams.
- Proven expertise in general contracts law.
- Experience with food labeling, FDA regulatory matters, data privacy, or information security is preferred but not required.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong commercial judgment and the ability to identify, prioritize, and communicate legal risk.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Committed to setting priorities, acting efficiently and responding to competing demands.
Ready to join us? Apply directly on our Company Careers Page
HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"
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For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Employment is subject to verification of an applicant's identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.
Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!
Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.
Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.
Job Summary:
Corporate Counsel will work within the Law Department at Corporate Headquarters in Lynnfield, MA to consult and collaborate with many business units. The attorney will provide legal advice for advertising, marketing, promotions, product claims, and labeling for Hood's brands. This position also will draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements for numerous business teams, including Sales, Procurement, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Information Technology, Operations, and other areas of the company. This position also will advise on commercial transactions, and compliance matters and provide legal support to cross-functional projects based on business needs. The role suits a practical, business-minded lawyer who is comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advise on advertising, marketing, promotions, product claims, labeling, and related regulatory compliance matters.
- Review consumer-facing materials across traditional, digital, social media, influencer, and e-commerce channels; assess legal risk; and provide practical guidance to business stakeholders.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, purchasing, professional services, sponsorship, licensing, SaaS, and technology agreements.
- Provide legal support and advice regarding a variety of corporate matters and transactions.
- Manage projects involving legal compliance matters such as data privacy.
- Work with senior management and all levels of employees within the organization.
- Perform legal support on general corporate matters and perform additional legal and cross-functional projects based on business needs.
Education and Experience:
- JD. from an ABA accredited law school
- At least 8+ years of relevant experience, ideally in both law firm and in-house roles
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in MA
Skills and Competencies:
- Able to work independently and collaboratively across business teams.
- Proven expertise in advertising and marketing law, and significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Experience in some combination of advertising, data privacy, or information security preferred.
- Ability to evaluate claim substantiation and translate legal requirements into practical guidance for marketing teams.
- Proven expertise in general contracts law.
- Experience with food labeling, FDA regulatory matters, data privacy, or information security is preferred but not required.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong commercial judgment and the ability to identify, prioritize, and communicate legal risk.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Committed to setting priorities, acting efficiently and responding to competing demands.
Ready to join us? Apply directly on our Company Careers Page
HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"
Privacy Policy
CCPA
For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Employment is subject to verification of an applicant's identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate counsel jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active license to practice law in Massachusetts, or eligibility for admission in Massachusetts
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Experience in commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, or corporate transactions
- Demonstrated ability to advise business units and senior leadership directly
- Familiarity with life sciences, financial services, or technology sector regulations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Corporate Counsel Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a corporate counsel in Massachusetts?
To work as a corporate counsel in Massachusetts, you must hold an active license to practice law in the state, issued by the Massachusetts Board of Bar Examiners after passing the Massachusetts Bar Exam or qualifying for admission on motion from another jurisdiction. Most roles require a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Prior experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, particularly in industries prominent in Massachusetts such as life sciences or financial services, strengthens candidacy considerably.
How much do corporate counsels make in Massachusetts?
Corporate counsels in Massachusetts earn a median of about $176,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,100 for the lowest 10% to over $374,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire corporate counsels in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring corporate counsels in Massachusetts right now include Beam Therapeutics, Jobot, and TALNT, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of life sciences headquarters, major financial institutions, and defense contractors means in-house legal roles are consistently available across a wide range of sectors and company sizes.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most corporate counsel jobs?
Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham have the most corporate counsel openings in Massachusetts, reflecting the concentration of large corporate headquarters, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and financial services firms in the Greater Boston area, while Waltham and other Route 128 corridor suburbs host significant technology and life sciences campuses that maintain their own in-house legal teams.
Are there remote corporate counsel jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields, since corporate counsel work is largely document-based, advisory, and conducted through meetings and written communications that translate well to remote settings. About 75% of corporate counsel openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad adoption of flexible arrangements in legal departments. Contract review, compliance advising, and transactional work are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a corporate counsel in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or associate in-house counsel role, which large Massachusetts employers in life sciences and financial services regularly post for attorneys with one to three years of law firm experience rather than prior in-house tenure. New graduates admitted to the Massachusetts bar often transition through roles as legal analyst, contracts specialist, or regulatory affairs associate at companies like major Boston-area hospital systems or mid-size biotech firms before moving into full corporate counsel titles. A Massachusetts bar license and demonstrated subject-matter knowledge in a relevant industry are the credentials that open the door fastest.
Where can I find and apply to corporate counsel jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to corporate counsel jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and practice area, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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