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Progress · 15 hours ago

Senior Global Employment Counsel

Burlington, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$209K/yr - $250K/yr

Progress is a trusted provider of software that enables customers to develop AI-powered applications. The Senior Global Employment Counsel will provide strategic legal advice on employment matters and support the HR organization in a global software company.

ComputerEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySoftware

Work & Life Balance

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

Qualification

International employment lawM&A due diligenceLegal complianceCommunicationNegotiation skillsConflict resolutionBusiness acumenIntegrityAdaptabilitySense of humorRelationship buildingConfidentiality appreciationFlexibility

Required

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

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

Company holidays

A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

An employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health