Senior Global Counsel

Overview

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease. We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Senior Global Employment Counsel and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.

This will be a hybrid role working between your home office and our Burlington, MA headquarters.

Progress Software Corporation is seeking an international employment counsel to join its fast-paced Legal Department in a role that reports to the VP & Deputy General Counsel in Burlington, MA. In this role, you will provide strategic and practical legal advice to meet the employment and human resources legal needs of a global software company.

• Provide day-to-day guidance to representatives from Progress’ global Human resources (HR) organization and other business leaders on a variety of employment topics including hiring, terminations, performance management, wage and hour, leaves of absence, compensation, and benefits;
• Lead employment law aspects of due diligence and integration to support Progress’ M&A activity;
• Counsel and organize trainings relating to workplace harassment and discrimination, best risk management practices for the PT, etc.;
• Work closely with HR business partners to advise and assist with investigations and regular inquiries on employment related matters;
• Partner with the HR relating to employee relations, reductions-in-force, and all other legal aspects of the employment life-cycle;
• Support employment-related litigation, including overseeing and managing outside counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service, leveraging an established network of outside counsel and effectively negotiating the resolution of adverse matters;
• Review and enhance employee policies, procedures, handbooks, and training to ensure compliance with international employment and labor laws;
• Partner with the HR and Finance teams regarding employment related compliance matters, such as wage and hour issues, leaves of absence and ADA;
• Provide support for other matters as determined from time to time.

• J.D. with excellent academic credentials.
• Experience in either M&A due diligence and integration and/or international employment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, correct and concise written and oral advice in a business context.
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new or unfamiliar challenges or areas of responsibility.
• Ability to form strong working relationships with internal clients while maintaining firm adherence to proper legal standards.
• Strong sense of integrity and appreciation for confidentiality issues.
• Excellent business acumen.
• Admission to state bar.
• Sense of humor required.

Base Salary Range: $209,100 - $250,000

This position is also eligible to participate in our performance-based annual corporate bonus plan. Final base compensation is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, education, demonstrable experience, and allowance for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a robust benefits package, with details below.

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
• Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and…