Senior Global Employment Counsel

Progress•Burlington, MA

45d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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 financial health.

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